Penstemon speciosus
Identification
Description
A 2' perennial with 1-2" sky blue flowers, May-July. Native to southeastern Sierra Nevada to Wash., Idaho, Utah. It likes full sun good drainage and little water. It is a drought tolerant, a showy border plant. We've seen this along the east side of the Sierra from between Mojave and Tehachapi to Mono Lake. We saw it under Jeffrey Pine and Purshia (both species). It has been stable in the nursery both in the ground and in containers. An excellent choice for the hot interior. Probably not the best in the desert proper. Do not water after the first summer in all sites but the desert.
Characteristics
Penstemon speciosus Sagebrush Penstemon tolerates sand.
Penstemon speciosus Sagebrush Penstemon is great for a bird garden.
Penstemon speciosus Sagebrush Penstemon's foliage type is evergreen.
Penstemon speciosus Sagebrush Penstemon's flower color is blue.
Communities
Communities for Penstemon speciosus Sagebrush Penstemon:Sagebrush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest and Red Fir Forest.
Ranges for Penstemon speciosus
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 5 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| width[m]: | 0.50 to 0.50 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 54.00 to 103.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $ 12.99 |
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