Penstemon strictus

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Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain Penstemon

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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.

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width 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:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.