Penstemon neomexicanus

Common Name:
New Mexico beardtongue
Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Plantaginaceae (formerly in Scrophulariaceae)
Geographic Origin:
Southwestern States
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
2 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Summer

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

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Rare in nature, this perennial is found in a limited area of New Mexico. Dark green leaves are low and narrow. Flowering stems to 2 feet carry many tubular violet flowers along one side of the stem. Summer bloom. Sun or part shade, reasonably drained soil, moderate to occasional watering.