Penstemon pseudospectabilis
Canyon Penstemon
Description
This perennial grows at a moderate rate to 1-1/2' x 2'. Medium green arrow shaped leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant. Rose- purple flowers appear on tall spikes in the spring. Reseeds easily. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Plant in the fall for spring flowers. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to the southwest U.S.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.