Foothill Penstemon. An evergreen subshrub with bluish green leaves large tubular-shaped, pretty blue flowers in summer. Max Height 30cm to 50cm. Max Spread 30cm to 50cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Heavenly Blue’
An evergreen subshrub with bluish green leaves large tubular-shaped, pretty blue flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Penstemon |
|---|---|
| Species | heterophyllus |
| Varietry | 'Heavenly Blue' |
| Common Name | Foothill Penstemon |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm, 50cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 30cm, 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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