venus penstemon
Penstemon venustus
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb , subshrub
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Venus penstemon (Penstemon venustus) is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Purple flowers open from early to late summer. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms. It also tolerates drought once established.
Pairs well with Poppy mallow, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Buffalo grass.
Native range
CA, ID, OR, UT, and 1 more places. See all 5
CA, ID, OR, UT, and WA.