Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Penstemons produce foxglove-like flowers, which look fantastic in informal and cottage garden schemes, and are extremely attractive to bumblebees.
They thrive in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. Many penstemon varieties are hardy in all but the harshest winters, but do move plants under cover or take summer cuttings if you want to make sure your plants will last through winter.
Penstemon ‘Catherine de la Mere’ bears pretty, lilac blue, tubular, flowers from June to September. It's ideal for growing at the front of a sunny border, or in pots on the patio. Plants are tender so need to be protected over winter if they are to survive. If plants do survive, cut plants back to ground level in spring to promote fresh growth.
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Penstemon ‘Catherine de la mare’ and wildlife
Penstemon ‘Catherine de la mare’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Penstemon ‘Catherine de la mare’ poisonous?
Penstemon ‘Catherine de la mare’ has no toxic effects reported.
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Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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