Penstemon heterophyllus

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Foothill Penstemon

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: James Campbell El Nativo Growers        Photographer: El Nativo Growers

 

Description

This perennial will grow 1.5'-2' tall and 2'-3' wide. It has glossy, blue-green foliage with flowers that vary in color and bloom from spring through early summer.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.