Azure Penstemon, Penstemon azureus
Theodore Payne's 1941 catalog: "Flowers rich blue, produced in great profusion.”
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