Penstemon ‘Thorn’
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Penstemon

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Among the most exuberantly blooming plants this side of the Mississippi, Penstemon is part of the enchantment of the West. A member of the Snapdragon family, even cultivated varieties retain a natural air, with dainty, long trumpet flowers and five (pent) prominent stamens.

Sturdy and easily grown, species vary from 1 to 5 ft. tall, and range in color from white to pink to purple to deep wine redone for every sunny spot. Trim after the first bloom to encourage a repeat flowering, and cut to the crown in winter for bushy growth next season.

Penstemon ‘Thorn’ 

The cultivar name for this Penstemon is deceptive. With deep green foliage, upright stalks that withstand wind and rain, and bright white tubular blooms, which look like they were dipped in raspberry jam, ‘Thorn’ is cheerful and vigorous. The rose-red blossom tip fades to a blush after the flower opens. Accent these color changes and take advantage of size by blending with Geranium x magnificum, Lavandula ‘Sawyers’ or Aster ‘October Skies’ in the middle or front of the border.

Blooms July–November.

Size: 2' high x 2' wide; hardy to zone 6.

Penstemon ‘Thorn’ (P-0169)
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Other selections in this genus

• Penstemon ‘Alice Hindley’
• Penstemon ‘Bev Jensen’
• Penstemon ‘Blackbird’
• Penstemon ‘Blue Midnight’
• Penstemon ‘Elizabeth Cozzens’’
• Penstemon ‘Enor’
• Penstemon ‘Geoff Hamilton’
• Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Züriblau’
• Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’
• Penstemon ‘King George V’
• Penstemon x mexicali ‘Pike’s Peak Purple’
• Penstemon x mexicali ‘Red Rocks’
• Penstemon x mexicali ‘Sunburst Ruby’
• Penstemon ‘Purple Tiger’
• Penstemon ‘Raven’
• Penstemon ‘Schoenholzeri’
• Penstemon ‘Stapleford Gem’
• Penstemon ‘Violet Kissed’
• Penstemon virgatus ‘Blue Buckle’