General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Plant Height: 10 inches
Plant Spread: 15-18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Attractive blue-gray mat of needle-like foliage.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant

Common names
  • Beardtongue
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jul 17, 2018 1:49 PM concerning plant:
    This beauty, Beardtongue (Penstemon 'Blue Lips'), was introduced by High Country Gardens in 2009.

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