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Site Characteristics
Penstemon strictus
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Height:
2-3'
3'
Spread:
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat
Subalpine to valley sagebrush & conifer forests; Rocky Mountain penstemon is often associated with sagebrush in pinyon-juniper woodland, oak scrub,
and openings of ponderosa pine and spruce-aspen
forest from 2200 to 3200 m in elevation.
Oregon Native?
No
Minimum Hardiness Zone (USDA)
Sun Exposure Needs:
Water Needs:
Mulch Needs:
4
Full Sun
L
West State Native?
Yes
Soil Needs:
Though this penstemon tolerates heavy soils and moisture better than most members of the genus, it prefers dry, light, well-drained soils.
Fertilizer Needs:
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