Penstemon campanulatus

Also Known As

Beardlip
Beardtongue
Bellflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Penstemon campanulatus plant details

Penstemon campanulatus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon campanulatus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, rare, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon campanulatus

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Highly recommended by our beloved propagator, Anni Jensen, this very attractive evergreen Penstemon hails from Mexico & so it grows very well here. A prolific bloomer-it bears its long racemes of flared tubular lavender & white flowers, Spring thru Fall. Rare in the trade, this Penstemon is EASY to grow, very charming, & REQUIRES NO SUMMER WATER. Grows to 2’x2’.