what could a Dogo Chino be?

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wallyt · 02-06-2010, 04:46 PM

I found these plants growing as ornamental perennials in Peru. The colours ranged from deep red to pink with a white center. The local people called them "Dogo Chino" but I could not find any plant seeds under that name here at home. The leaves were similar to that of a snapdragon but the stems were thicker and longer.The one on the picture is a very light form, most are darker as you can see in the background.
Can anyone help me identify this plant please?

bernieh · 02-06-2010, 06:36 PM

They look so much like a variety of Penstemon.

wallyt · 02-07-2010, 10:14 AM

thanks bernieh, you helped me a lot,now I know the plant is called Penstemon hartwegii and I know where to get it. Thanks wallyt.

bernieh · 02-07-2010, 03:41 PM

Glad I was able to help Wallyt ... it's a beautiful variety.

02-06-2010, 06:36 PM	#2
bernieh Gardenbuddy Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Queensland Country: Australia Plant Zone: Dry Tropic Blog Entries: 9	They look so much like a variety of Penstemon.

02-07-2010, 10:14 AM	#3
wallyt Gardenbuddy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ontario Country: canada Plant Zone: 6	thanks bernieh, you helped me a lot,now I know the plant is called Penstemon hartwegii and I know where to get it. Thanks wallyt.

02-07-2010, 03:41 PM	#4
bernieh Gardenbuddy Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Queensland Country: Australia Plant Zone: Dry Tropic Blog Entries: 9	Glad I was able to help Wallyt ... it's a beautiful variety.