Penstemon 'Blue Lips'

Also Known As

Blue Lips Beardtongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Penstemon 'Blue Lips' plant details

Penstemon 'Blue Lips' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Blue Lips'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edging plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Blue Lips'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cross between Penstemon crandalii and Penstemon linariodes v. coloradensis, two tough wildflowers, 'Blue Lips' has a lovely mound of needle-like blue-green foliage and 10" tall stalks of late spring to early summer blue-lipped flowers with lavender throats. Evergreen and clumping. Minimum temperature: -30 °F