Penstemon ovatus Calanthe Crinum 'Temple Bells' is one

Crinum 'Temple Bells' is one of the best introductions from the late crinum breeder Marcelle Sheppard

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Penstemon ovatus Calanthe Crinum 'Temple Bells' is onePenstemon ovatus is one of those stunning blue flowered perennials, native to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia), that has no business growing in the hot, humid southeast US yet, it has thrived in our trials. Because Penstemon ovatus is native in moist, partly shady, low to mid elevations, it grows in well drained, compost enhanced soils, and doesn't have a problem with occasional irrigation. For us, it has also thrived