Penstemon roezlii

Also Known As

Penstemon cinerascens
Penstemon laetus var. roezlii
Purple Penstemon
Roezl's Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-24"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Penstemon roezlii plant details

Penstemon roezlii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon roezlii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: red stems, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon roezlii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautious purple-blue .75" tubular blooms flourish late Spring through mid-Summer on dark red, fuzzy stems & if you're lucky you may even get a late show of flowers in October. Narrow, 1-3" greyish green leaves are covered in a fine fuzz. Native to OR, NV & Northern California, it's typically found hanging out with dry scrub & sagebrush, so it's not high maintenance. Tolerant of most types of situations, it's a tough plant not minding neglect. Grows to 20" x 12", with a woody branching base. Named for Benedikt Roezl a rock star, one-handed Czech orchid collector who left his mark on the horticulture world in the mid-1800's.