Penstemon procerus

Also Known As

Small Flowered Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Penstemon procerus plant details

Penstemon procerus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon procerus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon procerus

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms spring-summer, dark blue flowers, basal leaves in a rosette. Zone 6-8. PNW, sun, moist-dry, well drianed.

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

I’m charmed by this easy-to-grow Penstemon. It’s native to dry meadows of much of Western North America, including California & grows easily in watered garden beds as well as drier situations. Beginning its bloom in June, it bears very sweet, rich true-blue or purple-blue flowers held in dense whorls on 12” to 18” stems. The slightly nodding, flaring blooms are small but since they’re held close together, you get a good vision of color. Each stem holds 4-6 whorls. The fresh green, pointed leaves are nice, too. Extra excellent planted in groups. Good cut flower & attractive to butterflies. To’ 1’ x 1’.