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Penstemon davidsonii var. menziesii

Also Known As

Davidson's Penstemon

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Penstemon davidsonii var. menziesii plant details

Penstemon davidsonii var. menziesii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender, pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon davidsonii var. menziesii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: alpine, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon davidsonii var. menziesii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The cutest little rock garden subshrub, this gnome sized ground hugger with tiny evergreen foliage stays tight and tidy at 2” tall and slowly creeping to 12” wide; pretty purple-pink tubular spring flowers seem almost too large for the plant! Well drained soils, regular water to drought tolerant; sun to part shade; enjoys a gravel mulch; lovely in pots and troughs. Pacific Northwest Native. USDA Z5-9 3” pot