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| Family | Scrophulariaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | Penstemon smallii (small's beard-tongue) bears bright pink blooms during late spring to mid-summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, wild flower and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Penstemon smallii . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |
