Penstemon nitidus?

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Posted by garystpaul z4 MN (My Page) on

Sat, Apr 12, 14 at 12:50

Anyone grow this penstemon? One British site described it as "challenging" to grow, perhaps because it seems to prefer dry, sunny sites (like the foothills of the Rockies). I'm trying it here in Minnesota and will be sure to give it very good drainage. Would appreciate any tips or shared experience with this plant.

Thanks,
Gary

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Posted by grandmamaloy 7 (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 23, 14 at 10:01

I haven't grown it here in OK, but I DID grow it when I lived in CO. Yes, it will appreciate good drainage, and due to the humidity in MN, I would opt for a very sunny site as well. As far as temperature, they are hardy to quite low temps and the foothills of the Rockies are not necessarily snowy but can be extremely windy and drying. However, they may not survive ice well, which the base of the Rockies does not usually get. Once it is well established though, it should be quite hardy in your area. You might want to make sure to cover it in the worst winter weather the first year or two.

Here is a link that might be useful: Penstemon/Beard Tongue

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Posted by garystpaul z4 MN (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 29, 14 at 9:42

Thank you, grandmamaloy. Good to hear.

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