Bunchleaf Penstemon 'Blue Spring', Bunchleaf Beardtongue 'Blue Spring', Foothill Penstemon 'Blue Spring', Foothill Beardtongue 'Blue Spring', Penstemon heterophyllus 'Blue Springs', Blue Springs Foothill Penstemon
Calling out for attention, Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Blue Spring’ (Foothill Beardtongue) is a clump-forming evergreen perennial boasting a spectacular display of wide-mouthed, tubular bright blue flowers tinged with pink in spring and summer. The profuse blossoms are borne on upright, branching stems and rise well above the foliage of narrow, shiny, bluish-green leaves. They attract scores of hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Long-lived, easy to grow, fuss-free, and deer resistant, Foothill Beardtongue ‘Blue Spring’ is a seed strain of the outstanding California native Penstemon heterophyllus. It is perfect for the sunny water-wise garden and looks dramatic planted in masses in a dry mixed border.
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 10 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
Genus | Penstemon |
Common names | Beardtongue, Penstemon |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 10 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
Genus | Penstemon |
Common names | Beardtongue, Penstemon |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Blue Spring’ (Foothill Beardtongue) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Blue Spring’ (Foothill Beardtongue) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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