Solved Penstemon

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    I thought it was a foxglove at first but the leaves look wrong?

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    ? Clarkia ?
     
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    Looks like a Penstemon to me
     
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      Do they self seed? I don't recall planting any (not that my recollection skills are worth a light :biggrin:)

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      Penstemon are hardy. :thumbsup:
       
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      Yes I have grown them from seed, the smaller leaved varieties are the hardiest the larger leaved ones less so.
       
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      It looks like a Penstemon Hewell Pink Bedder with slightly distorted flowers.
       
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