Electric Blue Penstemon

Penstemon 'Electric Blue'

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Overview

Penstemon 'Electric Blue' is a striking herbaceous perennial, boasting vibrant tubular flowers up to 1 inch long in an intense shade of blue. It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of 12-15 inches. This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, offering a profusion of blooms from late spring to early summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–11Climate Mediterranean

Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — Penstemon 'Electric Blue' is a striking herbaceous perennial

Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — boasting vibrant tubular flowers up to 1 inch long in an intense shade of blue

Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of 12-15 inches

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–18 Inches
Mature width: 10–12 Inches

Classification

Family: Plantaginaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — Penstemon 'Electric Blue' is a striking herbaceous perennial

Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — boasting vibrant tubular flowers up to 1 inch long in an intense shade of blue

Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — It flourishes in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 18-24 inches with a spread of 12-15 inches

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