Penstemon procerus, Small-flowered Penstemon wind-tolerant disease-resistant foliage

disease-resistant foliage

Prune hard

Mature size: 3 ft tall x 4+ ft wide

The leaves are brick-red beneath as are the stems

This one prefers a little sun to be robust

Penstemon procerus, Small-flowered Penstemon wind-tolerant disease-resistant foliageFrom early to late summer, pink purple blue, tubular blooms burst forth in whorls on upright stems. Leaves form a low mat of narrow, evergreen, grey green. Native to W USA. BEE loved. Note: Penstemon procerus, like many Western natives, may enter a semi dormant state in the hottest part of the summer but usually returns to bloom with the start of the rain. Mature size: 2 12 in T & W Minimum temperature: 20 F Photo of flower close up by Peter Stevens