Penstemon strictus

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Penstemon, Rocky Mountain

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Perennial grows to a mature size of about 2' x 2'. It is native to the Mountain States regions with 2' spikes of violet blue flowers. Very hardy and one of the easiest Penstemons to grow. Best suited to higher elevations rarely blooms in low desert. Native to upland grasslands of Coloado, Utah and Wyoming, all the way down into Arizona.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.