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Growing as a subshrub (a miniature version of a woody shrub) Shrubby Penstemon invests for the long-haul. If given well-drained soil, occasional irrigation, and some gravel mulch, Shrubby Penstemon is exceptionally long-lived and quite drought tolerant. Expect tubular, lavender to violet-colored flowers in a heavy flush in late spring or early summer and then, if deadheaded, continued sputter bloom lightly through early fall.
These flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, including native bees. Unlike most penstemon which are fully herbaceous and die to the ground each winter, the woody scaffolding on this plant and its semi-evergreen leaves give it good interest for most of the year, especially when its glossy, rounded foliage colors dark red to purple in late autumn or early winter before falling. Among the best of all plant picks for rock gardens and crevice gardens.
A tip: in hotter portions of our region, like Denver, this plant appreciates some dappled light or true shade during the hottest hours of the afternoon.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.
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