Foothill penstemon is a California native perennial with narrow, blue-green foliage and tubular flowers ranging from blue to purple or pink. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 8bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 10b
pH Range
67.6
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.6
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division
Notable Cultivars
Margarita BOP and Blue Springs are selected forms prized for their vivid blue-violet flowers and reliable garden performance in dry climates.
