Penstemon procerus ssp. formosus

Also Known As

Penstemon procerus var formosus
Pincushion Beardtongue
Small-Flowered Penstemon

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 6"-16"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Penstemon procerus ssp. formosus plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon procerus ssp. formosus

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon procerus ssp. formosus

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

More properly P. procerus var formosus these days, a little mound of dark green leaves topped with purpley-blue flowers. Excellent for the rock garden or trough. Very cold tolerant provided, as with most of these Wester mountain things, it is kept nice and dry. Zone 5 -Joseph

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This occurs east of the Cascades and in CA and NV at high elevations and in Millet's opinion is the best form of Penstemon procerus. Small tight ground-hugging mats of fleshy succulent green leaves are backing for the short dark blue flowers.