Penstemon smallii Carex but thrives in hot

but thrives in hot

This is the largest of the blue hostas

the delicate pink buds emerge

Golden lace is truly one of the best new perennials in the last couple of decades for adding a bit of summer bling to your garden

A single plant can spread to 2' wide in one season

Penstemon smallii Carex but thrives in hotPenstemon smallii has long been a favorite Southeast US (NC to Alabama) native beard tongue. The bushy, 6" tall winter rosettes of green foliage with reddish overtones, give rise to 12" tall stalks, laden with small lavender bells in May and June (NC). Penstemon smallii is short lived (2 3 years), but seeds around nicely always in the perfect spot. In the wild, it grows on rocky mountainous slopes and outcrops, and needs a similar condition in the