Botanical Name: Penstemon strictus
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Common Name: Rocky Mountain Penstemon  
Plant photo of: Penstemon strictus
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Rocky Mountain penstemon is one of the most common native penstemon and for good reason. It is both cold and drought tolerant, and has stunning violet blue to blue flowers from June to August. It varies in size, from 1 to 3 feet, and tends to be narrow, even when taller. Basal leaves are bright green and evergreen. Attractive to bees and hummingbirds. Also is a nice cut flower. A Utah native.