Penstemon laricifolius

Also Known As

Penstemon laricifolius ssp laricifolius
Larchleaf beardtongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Penstemon laricifolius plant details

Penstemon laricifolius is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring cream, pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon laricifolius

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon laricifolius

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our plants of this subspecies look very similar to our plants that arrived without the subspecific epithet above, but they're from two different sources, so if you want genetic diversity (and you should, really. Diversity is a good thing in the garden as in life) you might want to try both. Zone 4, probably colder -Joseph