Penstemon hartwegii 'PepTalk Purple' ~ PepTalk® Purple Beardtongue na-native IMAGE: Photo by David J

IMAGE:  Photo by David J

2013-10-15 13 38 03 Dogwoods at Power House Picnic Site in Lamoille Canyon

Insignificant fall flowers give way to papery wing-like seed pods that mature mid-fall

Budai Arborétum

but are generally not a significant problem

Penstemon hartwegii 'PepTalk Purple' ~ PepTalk® Purple Beardtongue na-native IMAGE: Photo by David JPepTalk Purple Beardtongue is a compact perennial with narrow glossed dark green foliage that is evergreen in warm winters. Dense panicles of small tubular deep purple flowers with white throats bloom from mid summer into fall. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant. The Peptalk series has uniform flowering and high disease resistance. Type: Perennial Origins: Hybrid Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5'