Add elegant vertical color to sunny beds with Penstemon barbatus 'Pristine Lilac Purple'. You get upright stems topped with tubular, lilac-purple flowers that bring motion and nectar to the garden, especially when hummingbirds are active. This beardtongue fits nicely into mixed borders, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings where you want a refined, airy look without a bulky footprint.

For best performance, plant in well-drained soil and give it full sun to part shade. Avoid winter-wet sites and heavy, poorly drained soils, which can shorten its life. Once established, it tolerates drier conditions and is a smart choice for water-wise plantings. In bloom, it also makes a great cut flower for fresh arrangements.

Expect a compact habit around 15-20 inches tall with a spread about 10-15 inches. After flowering, trim spent bloom spikes to keep the plant tidy and encourage additional color. Pair it with other sun-loving perennials and grasses for a natural, meadow-like effect, or tuck it along the front-to-middle of a border for a strong vertical accent.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 15-20"
• Spread: 10-15"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

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