Penstemon spectabilis - Showy Penstemon (Plant)

The most spectacular of the penstemons. A must for any drought tolerant garden. Occasional water lengthens bloom season but may shorten the plant's lifespan. Prune after blooms to promote new growth. Plant Characteristics Family Name Plantaginaceae Species Name Penstemon spectabilis Common Name Showy Penstemon Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Blue, Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months April, May, June Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 5ft. x 4ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Transverse Ranges, Peninsular Ranges; Mexico Natural Habitat Gravelly, sandy slopes, washes, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodland; 300' - 5,900' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Hummingbirds Pollinators Deer Resistant Local Plants