Penstemon grinnellii

Common Name:
Beardtongue
Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Plantaginaceae (formerly in Scrophulariaceae)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
3 feet+ high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Lavender blue
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Large toothed greyish green leaves stay relatively low. Tall flowering stems carry fat lavender to pink flowers in late spring and summer on this southern California native perennial. Sun to part shade, well drained soil, moderate to occasional watering.