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    Penstemon rydbergii

    Also Known As

    • Meadow Penstemon
    • Ryberg's Penstemon

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-25"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Penstemon rydbergii plant details

    Penstemon rydbergii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon rydbergii

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 25 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon rydbergii

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A smaller penstemon, maybe a foot or so tall, with bright blue flowers. Requires good drainage. Zone 3.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Lavender-blue flowers. Easy to grow, flowers every year.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Penstemon rydbergii plant

    How to Grow Penstemon rydbergii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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