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Also known as Parry’s Beardtongue, this erect-growing perennial reaches about 1 foot in height. Its leaves are thick and firm, and in spring it produces flower spikes with tubular pink flowers. This plant grows in full sun, in dry, well-drained soils.
May Attract
Parry's Penstemon is thought to attract these families of birds
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