Penstemon whippleanus (Whipple's penstemon)

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Botanical Name: Penstemon whippleanus

Common Name: Whipple's penstemon Genus: Penstemon

This is an upright penstemon with striking deep burgundy, purple, sometimes lavender or cream flowers on thin stems. The stem leaves are lance shaped and the basal leaves are spoon shaped.
Noteworthy characteristics: Native from Idaho to Mexico. Use in a rock garden or woodland garden. Tolerates moist and acidic soils slightly more than other penstemons.
Care: Provide full sun to part shade, well-drained soil, and average moisture.
Propagation: Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer. Divide in spring.
Problems: Powdery mildew, rust, leaf spots, and Southern blight. Slugs and snails may damage young plants.

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	6 in. to 12 in.
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Characteristics	Native; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time	Summer
Flower Color	Purple/ Lavender Flower; Red Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders
Style	Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	Fall Interest
Type	Perennials

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