Pikes Peak Purple Penstemon
Being drought tolerant, `Pikes Peak Purple' looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings.
The Penstemon `Pikes Peak Purple', Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, violet-purple flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage.
It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area.
Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.
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One way to get rid of lingering weeds in a newly prepared garden is to "solarize" them. Cover the area with clear plastic and let the sun do the work. This works best in hot climates.
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