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Desert Surprise, Thurber's Beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon thurberi Torr.
Synonym: Penstemon ambiguus var. thurberi
Family: Scrophulariaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 2-24 USDA: 6-10 Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Origin: Southern California, Arizona; Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Baja California (Mexico), at 1000 to 6000 feet elevation (300-1800 m) Growth Habits: Evergreen herbaceous perennial, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm), 2 feet spread (60 cm) Watering Needs: Very low water, do not overwater, needs good drainage Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in late summer, division

Blooming Habits:
Bluish pink to deep pink flowers in summer