Canyon penstemon produces 3-foottall spikes of rose-purple flowers in the spring months. These tubular blossoms are just irresistible to hummingbirds. After blooming, you can cut the stalks back to form a tight rosette of foliage. This penstemon species has glossy green serrated leaves. As its name suggests, Canyon penstemon grows wild in canyons and washes across the southwestern U.S. Good drainage is essential for this and most other penstemons.
Penstemon pseudospectabilis (Canyon Penstemon)
Penstemon pseudospectabilis
Desert Penstemon, Desert Beardtongue, Rosy Desert Penstemon, Rosy Desert Beardtongue, Canyon Penstemon, Canyon Beardtongue, Mohave Penstemon, Mohave Beardtongue
Canyon penstemon produces 3-foottall spikes of rose-purple flowers in the spring months. These tubular blossoms are just irresistible to hummingbirds. After blooming, you can cut the stalks back to form a tight rosette of foliage. This penstemon species has glossy green serrated leaves. As its name suggests, Canyon penstemon grows wild in canyons and washes across the southwestern U.S. Good drainage is essential for this and most other penstemons.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 5 (-20° F) |
| Flower Color | Rose |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Heat |
| 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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