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 Penstemon strictus
Rocky Mountain Penstemon

Category
Perennials

Description
Dark blue flowers form on 18-24 inch stalks from early to midsummer. Evergreen foliage.

Soil
Well-drained soils. Moderate to high salt tolerance.

Notes
Reseeds readily. Can tolerate wetter conditions. Cultivar 'Bandera' is available in the industry.

Exposure
Full Sun

Water Requirement
1

Hardiness (map)
2 to 10

User Reviews
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Sara - Logan - UT - Z 4 -

I planted one of these last year, and it's just starting to bloom with gorgeous purplish flowers on about 10 stalks about 2' tall. It is gorgeous with nearby Wasatch penstemon and yellow ground cover underneath.

 
- Cedar City - UT -

Planted two years ago and and it has bloomed each year. Cut back after blooming. Pretty blue flowers with little care.

 
Chris rumore - layton - UT -

It grows very fast at least in my yard and the butterfly wont leave it alone.