Royal penstemon

Royal penstemon is a 2′ deciduous perennial

It likes full sun, good drainage, and little water.

This is a drought tolerant, showy border plant abundant along the east side of the Sierra from between Mojave and Tehachapi to Mono Lake.

The profuse 1-2″ sky blue flowers appear May-July.

Suitable both in the ground and in containers. An excellent choice for the hot interior. Do not water after the first summer.

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant