Penstemon parryi

Also Known As

Parry's Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"

planting zones

6b-10b

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Penstemon parryi plant details

Penstemon parryi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon parryi

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, native plant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon parryi

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hot pink Arizona Native! It is always a head-turner when blooming among the cactus. 2-3 ft tall when blooming. Prefers well drained soil and full sun. It grows up into the mountains, so it is probably hardy to zone 6 or 7. For sale are plants in 2" pots. They will probably bloom next spring.

By: Edens Blooms

The easiest species Penstemon for garden soil, this very beautiful plant honors the great botanist Charles C. Parry. Bright pink flower, 3/4” funnel-shaped flowers are dramatically displayed on distinctive showy spikes 1'-3' tall. The bloom season is Feb. thru April and the flowers are very attractive to hummingbirds. Pretty, narrow, bluish foliage too. It said to be spectacular when massed.