Penstemon atropurpureus
Penstemon atropurpureus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Penstemon
- Species:
- Penstemon atropurpureus
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 30-60 days; surface sow on moist medium and keep at 20-25°C.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled; germinates best with stored seed, even as long as 10 years at 20°