2010
Penstemon x mexicali
"Sunburst Amethyst"
Flowering period: June - September

Height 25 - 50 cm
Spread: 50 - 75 cm
Habit: Upright
Flower type: Spiked
Leaf Color Light Green
Placement: Sun
Water Average
Fertilizer need: Average
Plant type: Perennial


Class Best seller 2010

PENSTEMON x mexicale 'Sunburst Amethyst'
Mexican Beardtongue

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Complex hybrid between Mexican and American species
Special Features: Abundant blooms and first-year flowering
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2006
Distinction: Award from the ISU (International Hardy Plant Society)
Colour: Tubular purple flowers with white throats
Natural Flowering Period: June - September
Winter Hardiness Zone: Z5-8
Growth Habit: Upright
Foliage: Narrow glossy leaves
Height with Flowers: 50 cm (20'')
Spacing between Plants: 50 cm (20'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained garden soils; 5.8 - 7.2 pH
Location: Full sun
Use: The Sunburst series are great for retail sales and landscape use - rock garden, planters, or sweeeping drifts in the border
Specialities: First year flowering. Requires little maintenance

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