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NA native with tubular white flowers that attract bumblebees and hummingbirds. Extremely drought-tolerant once established. Seeds benefit from cold stratification.
Tulipa "White Triumphator"
Thrives in the same full sun, low water conditions as Penstemon
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant French MarigoldGreat, African MarigoldGreat and LungwortGreat nearby.Start Penstemon indoors about 10 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 21 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 45 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 120 days.
Keep track of the seeds you own.
Water: Low · Height: 100 cm · Soil: Well-draining, average to poor — intolerant of wet winter soil
These three thrive alongside Penstemon — and alongside each other.
