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    Penstemon rupicola

    Also Known As

    • Penstemon newberryi var. rupicola
    • Beard Tongue
    • Cliff Penstemon
    • Rock Penstemon

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Penstemon rupicola plant details

    Penstemon rupicola is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon rupicola

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon rupicola

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to the Western US, flowers in shades of light purples and bright pinks.

    By: Forestfarm

    Soft rosy pink tubular blooms in summer form a dense evergreen cushion. Cuter than all get out.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Penstemon rupicola plant

    How to Grow Penstemon rupicola

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Penstemon ambiguus var. laevissimus

    aka Penstemon ambiguus subsp. laevissimus, Pink Plains Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 9"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Penstemon ambiguus var. laevissimus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon bicolor

    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Penstemon bicolor close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon bicolor subsp. roseus

    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Penstemon bicolor subsp. roseus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon eatonii

    aka Firecracker Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 8"-14"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Penstemon eatonii flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon gracilis

    aka Lilac Beardstongue, Lilac Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-24"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Penstemon gracilis close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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