Penstemon amphorellae
Desert Penstemon
Description
This low sprawling perennial shrub blooms in spring with15"-18" tall spikes of large, light blue flowers. It has narrow, light green leaves. It is fast growing but needs some shade in desert areas. It does best with moderate irrigation. This plant can reseed.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.