Penstemon - 'Osprey' (Beard Tongue) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours White Flowers (Summer late), Green Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant Hardiness Frost Hardy Growth Medium Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Penstemon cultivation notes: Penstemon prefers a sunny sheltered location. This perennial is not fully hardy so avoid cold areas. Phlox flourishes on humus rich sandy soil soils. Cut stems after flowers fade. Cut back hard in Autumn / divide every 3-4 years. Mulch in autumn. Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas. Plant Weaknesses: Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

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