Electric Blue Penstemon
Penstemon 'Electric Blue'
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.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 15–18 Inches
- Mature width
- 10–12 Inches
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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