Penstemon azureus var. angustissimus

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Plantaginaceae (formerly in Scrophulariaceae)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
12-20 inches
Landscape/Garden Uses:
banks
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Lavender blue
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Low penstemon from woodlands and open forests of California and Oregon has low blue-green leaves, more narrow than those of the typical species azureus. Flowering stems rise in late spring, displaying bright blue flowers that open from yellow buds. This is a great plant for open sites and banks, prospering in sunny sites with well drained soil and moderate to occasional watering.