Rocky Mountain Penstemon
Penstemon strictus
SKU: HC014672
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Overview
Rocky Mountain beardtongue, with its spikes of bright blue flowers and evergreen foliage, is one of the easiest-to-grow Penstemon. Long-lived, this beauty thrives in most any well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Penstemon strictus
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Birds, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Evergreen, Erosion Control
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
24-30" tall
Bloom Time
Mid to late spring
SKU
HC014672
Description
24" tall x 36" wide (seed propagated). A native beardtongue of the foothills and mountains of the southern Rockies, this plant grows easily over a wide range of the western U.S. The tall showy spikes of intense blue-purple flowers last for over a month in late spring. Spreading steadily via stolons to form large clumps, Penstemon strictus is one of the longest-lived, most easily grown of the Penstemons. A real show stopper! Cut off flowering spikes after bloom; leave a few if reseeding is desirable.
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