Pristine Lilac Purple Penstemon
Penstemon barbatus 'Pristine Lilac Purple'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Pristine Lilac Purple Penstemon highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-8
Deep violet-purple blooms, Pristine Lilac Purple Penstemon (Penstemon barbatus 'Pristine Lilac Purple') is immaculate in color saturation indeed! Tubular deeply-hued flowers climb vertical spikes and wave high above compact clumps of glossy foliage! Native to North America, this carefree perennial thrives with little attention from you, but you'll enjoy seeing it attract all the attention of every hummingbird, bee, and butterfly that passes near your neighborhood!
Need a wildflower with native style and all the perks and adaptability of a modern perennial plant? Beardtongue has this and so much more! Thriving in urban conditions and featuring a small footprint, these perennials retain their hardy nature, xeric and Waterwise qualities, plus are highly adapted to fire-prone landscapes!
Pristine Lilac Purple Penstemon is a very low-maintenance cultivar of the hardy native selection! Once established, Beardtongue is drought tolerant and an ideal xeric landscape plant. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 8, these plants only grow to a space-saving 12-15 inches in height when in bloom, and spread to about the same.
Planting and Application:
Tough enough for the Rock garden, elegant enough for the modern Cut flower garden, and colorful enough to stand out in the most modern of perennial and cottage gardens, Penstemon are true Renaissance plants! The smaller size fits into any sized landscape, porch planter, or balcony container garden as easily as they fill large en masse expanses in the hot, dry sun!
Lilac Purple Penstemon goes beautifully with Muhly grasses, Coneflower, and other Prairie and Wildflower selections, combining with groundcovers and other wand-like flowers of any kind to create height, motion, and color contrast among the Perennial border, front garden berm, or enhance the draw of a Pollinator planting!
- Vivid Deep Violet-Purple Tubular Blooms
- Gorgeous Glossy Green Foliage & Green Stems
- Upright Mounded Herbaceous Perennial
- Small-Sized Xeric & Very Easy-Care
- Specimen, Xeric, Firewise, Beds & Borders & Container Plants
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Penstemon are herbaceous perennials that bloom best in full sun and in well-drained soil conditions, preferring average soil types on the lean side. Provide regular moisture access throughout their first year, but once established, these are wonderfully drought-tolerant and waterwise! Appreciating a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch over the roots, these are very cold tolerant. You can leave these seed heads as winter interest and attract songbirds, or deadhead them to tidy up the mounds in fall. Prune mounds down late fall after frost, and divide every few years to maintain the vigor of the crown.
- Full Sun
- Average to Low Fertility & Average to Low Moisture
- Well-Drained Soil & Appreciates Mulch
- Drought-Tolerant Once Established
- Deer & Rabbit-Resistant
Pristine Lilac Purple Penstemon is the sweet and petite perennial that your garden needs to rev up the color and keep your garden carefree and your pollinators full! Order today at NatureHills.com!
