Penstemon

Penstemon
Penstemon (Penstemon barbatus)
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Mature Height: 2 to 3 Feet
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 8
  • Soil Conditions: Moist, Well-Drained
  • Foliage Color: Green, Purple
  • Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink, White
  • Bloom Season: June through August
  • Size: Medium

Features of Penstemon

Loosely formed spikes of flowers above a mounded plant with glossy foliage.

Care

  • Must have very well-drained soil for it to be a long-lived perennial.
  • Requires frequent division.
  • May require a winter mulch.