Brilliant lavender blooms grace this shrubby penstemon from May through July, their tubular flowers held proudly outward to attract hummingbirds and pollinators. The evergreen foliage maintains year-round structure and interest in the garden. For peak performance, plant in full sun with excellent drainage—it tolerates part shade but flowering diminishes. Shear after blooming to encourage extended colour. Reaches 10–18 inches tall and spreads to about 30 inches wide, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, and pollinator landscapes.
Details
Botanical Name
Penstemon fruticosus
Common Name
Shrubby Penstemon
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
18 inches
Max Spread
30 inches
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Lavender
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring to Early Summer
Moisture
Dry to Average
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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