Penstemon strictus |
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Rocky Mountain Penstemon |
Description
Perennial grows to a mature size of about 2' x 2'. In cooler parts of Arizona it blooms in early summer with 2' spikes of violet blue flowers. Very hardy and one of the easiest Penstemons to grow. Best suited to higher elevations rarely blooms in low desert. Native to upland grasslands of Coloado and Wyoming, all the way down into Arizona.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.