Penstemon
Penstemon heterophyllus
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Margarita BOP and Blue Springs are selected forms prized for their vivid blue-violet flowers and reliable garden performance in dry climates.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Penstemon grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Margarita BOP and Blue Springs are selected forms prized for their vivid blue-violet flowers and reliable garden performance in dry climates.