Fw: Penstemons

 
 
Have just come back from a holiday in U.S.A.   Apart from having my socks knocked off with the scenery, fell in love with the wildflowers - esp some lovely blue penstemons.   Not sure if they were strictus or alpinus.   Although they grow in areas where there is heavy snowfall and I was told germinate best in cool conditions, apparently they need great drainage in the summer and were growing in hot dry places.   I wonder if they would succeed in 'mediterranean' type conditions?   Anyone tried them?   So often 'wild'  flowers are such a disappointment when grown in the garden - have just finished hacking down rampant 8' tall foxgloves and chin high oxeye daisies which took over in my absence!     
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