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Penstemon strictus

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.