How to tend a Penstemon smallii

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries

Sunlight

Like adequate light, slight resistant to half shade, shade properly under strong light in summer

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply twice monthly in spring

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Mexico
Category
Scrophulariaceae, Penstemon
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
pink, purple, blue
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