Penstemon glaber

Sawsepal Penstemon, Dwarf Blue Penstemon, Showy Penstemon

Family: Scrophulariaceae Figwort


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender
Bloom time Mid Spring to Late Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, massing
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America