Venus Penstemon, Venus Beardtongue, Lovely Penstemon, Beautiful Penstemon, Shrubby Venus Penstemon, Alpine Penstemon, Elegant Beardtongue
Penstemon venustus (Venus Penstemon) is a long-lived, herbaceous perennial to woody subshrub with several ascending to erect stems boasting showy wands of large, lavender to purple flowers, 1.5 in. long (4 cm) in early to mid-summer. The blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and numerous pollinators. Arising from a strong taproot, the stems are clad with stiff, lanceolate, usually sharply serrated leaves, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm). Venus Penstemon is a good plant for water-wise landscaping, soil stabilization, rock gardens, desert gardens, and other ornamental plantings. Venus Penstemon is also chiefly used in wildlife habitat enhancement projects and restoration efforts.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Beardtongue, Penstemon |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, United States, Utah, Washington |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Beardtongue, Penstemon |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, United States, Utah, Washington |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Penstemon venustus (Venus Penstemon) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Penstemon venustus (Venus Penstemon) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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