Azure Penstemon, Penstemon azureus

Plant Description

Plant Type: Perennial herb

Size: 1-2 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide

Growth Habit: Low growing, tidy mound of bluish-green leaves

Flower Color: Blue-lavender

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Dormancy: Evergreen

Wildlife Supported: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Moths, Caterpillars, Bees and Birds. Deer Resistant

Landscaping Information

Sun: Partial shade in Redding

Moisture: Low to moderate once established. A garden-tolerant native Penstemon

Soil Drainage:  Well-draining

Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 10 ° F

Natural Habitat: Moist, Open spaces, Foothills

Plant Communities: Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Yellow Pine Forest

Common Uses: Borders, Rock gardens, Containers