Bush Penstemon

Bush penstemon is a compact subshrub with dark green, succulent-looking leaves. In early summer, it grows short spikes and violet-blue tubular flowers. The leaves tolerate the bright winter sun well, adopting a glossy, rich burgundy color.

Bush penstemon is a native plant found in the northwest mountain states and grows well in rocky soil.

 

Bush Penstemon

Bush penstemon is a compact subshrub with dark green, succulent-looking leaves. In early summer, it grows short spikes and violet-blue tubular flowers. The leaves tolerate the bright winter sun well, adopting a glossy, rich burgundy color.

Bush penstemon is a native plant found in the northwest mountain states and grows well in rocky soil.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Penstemon fruticosus

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Pronunciation

PEN-stem-on froo-tih-KOH-sus

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Mature Height

8 to 18 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 24 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

lilac-purple

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Bloom time

late May through mid-June

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Wyoming to Oregon

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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