This fast-growing native of Coahuilla, Mexico has a low, sprawling form, with narrow light green leaves. It blooms in late spring with spikes of large, light blue flowers that attract hummingbirds. Plant in full sun to part shade, and provide moderate irrigation. It can reseed in the landscape.
Penstemon amphorellae (Mexican Blue Penstemon)
Penstemon amphorellae
Mexican Blue Penstemon
This fast-growing native of Coahuilla, Mexico has a low, sprawling form, with narrow light green leaves. It blooms in late spring with spikes of large, light blue flowers that attract hummingbirds. Plant in full sun to part shade, and provide moderate irrigation. It can reseed in the landscape.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 1 (ft) |
| Spread | 2 (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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