Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare'

Also Known As

Penstemon 'Catherine de la Mar'
Penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare'
Catherine de la Mare Beard Tongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare' plant details

Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 0 - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From July to October trumpet shaped blooms of blue-purple fade to opalescent sky blues on vigorous plants 2 x 2 feet.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

(syn. P. heterophyllus Catherine de la Mare) A low growing, shrubby, semi-evergreen perennial. During the warmer months spikes of foxglove like bright blue-purple flowers with a touch of pink are produced.Try not to disturb the roots.All Penstemons prefer an alkaline soil.Much lower growing, with more of a shrubby habit than most of the other penstemons. It is also one of the very few that do well in shade and it always does better with at least a litttle shelter from the sun.

By: Zephs

Low and spreading, to 12", with narrow, toothed leaves and handsome flowers that open blue then fade to violet-purple. This selection must have full sun or light shade in well-drained soil. A European hybrid developed from P. heterophyllus that commonly persists for 3 or 4 years, it is similar to the species, but with a slightly broader leaf.