Penstemon venustus

Also Known As

Beautiful Penstemon
Blue Mt. Penstemon
Lovely Penstemon
Venus Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 16"-18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Penstemon venustus plant details

Penstemon venustus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon venustus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 16 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, native plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon venustus

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Latin for charming & attractive, "Venustus" will charm your pants off with her bounty of tubular 20" long amethyst purple blooms early to mid-Summer. Native to dry, rocky open areas, gravelly slopes & dry canyons from the southwest tip of Washington to the northwest corner of Oregon & the center of the Idaho panhandle, it's a sweet option for mountainside gardens & erosion control. Total hummingbird magnet! Awesome drainage is a must & rich soil is best. Cut back to 2" in Winter. To 2-4' high & 18" wide.