Harlequin Purple Beardtongue is a long-blooming herbaceous perennial with a vigorous compact habit and sturdy uptight whorls of lance-shaped foliage. Abundant spikes of tubular rich purple flowers with white interiors striped with purple bloom in summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant. A Monrovia exclusive.
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Origins: |
Hybrid |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple+White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
IMAGE: Photo by Andrey Zharkikh, 2011.06.15_17.58.15_CIMG5870
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
