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Common name dwarf hairy penstemon Family plantaginaceae Life cycle perennial (Z3-9) Flowers lavender with white tips Size 4" Light full sun Cultural notes drought tolerant once established From seed germinate at room temperature with exposure to light detailed seed-starting info below Tubular flowers are lavender, with the white insides showing at the tips, and contrast with the dark foliage. Low grower, good choice for rock gardens. Blooms in May.

Mid-February - deep purple foliage

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: side garden

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2002. Seed from '01 trade. Baggy 70F with light (50%G, 5-8d)
2003. Same seed as above. Baggy 70F with light (50+%G, 7-11d)
2004. Same seed as above. Baggy 70F with light (no G, 11d). Seeds molded

Seed may not be long-viable.

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