Known for its exceptionally large, tubular flowers in shades of lavender, pink, or light purple, making it one of the showiest native Penstemons.
Highly attractive to bumblebees, large native bees, and hummingbirds, which fit its deep tubular blooms.
Its blue-green, waxy foliage adds ornamental value and helps conserve water in dry environments.
Known for its exceptionally large, tubular flowers in shades of lavender, pink, or light purple, making it one of the showiest native Penstemons.
Highly attractive to bumblebees, large native bees, and hummingbirds, which fit its deep tubular blooms.
Its blue-green, waxy foliage adds ornamental value and helps conserve water in dry environments.
Bloom: late spring to early summer
Habitats: dolomite prairies; dry sand prairies; gravelly hill prairies
Lifespan: short-lived perennial
Moisture: dry
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 3.5 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: poor soil containing rocky material or sand
