Penstemon smallii
Penstemon smallii
Flower Color
Description
An upright, bushy, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 60cm with large, elongated, glossy, heart-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves turning bronzy-red in winter. Dark, upright stems produce sprays of light purple, bell-shaped flowers with pointed lobes marked with white and dark purple
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamChalkSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenCoastalGravel gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsWall side borders