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Penstemon davidsonii

Also Known As

Davidson's Penstemon

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2"-10"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-8b

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Penstemon davidsonii plant details

Penstemon davidsonii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon davidsonii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon davidsonii

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This western North American native is a flat, mat-forming perennial typically found in rocky, alpine and sub-alpine fields and forests. Its flowering branches bear many beautiful lavender-rose pink, tubular blooms which may seem unusually large for plants no taller than 4 inches. It is a valuable plant for native bee populations, a host plant for about a dozen moths and butterflies, and is irresistible to hummingbirds. S-PSh/M-GD