heterophyllus ELECTRIC BLUE

Penstemon heterophyllus `Electric Blue', gentian blue, 12-20", May-July. Clump forming, tubular flowers, loose terminal racemes atop erect stems. Narrow, lance-shaped to linear leaves. Native to hillsides, grasslands, chaparral and open forest areas in the foothills of California mountain ranges at levations just below 5,500ft. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Avoid wet, poorly drained soils. Sunny areas of borders, rock gardens, native plant gardens. Good on dry, rocky slopes or hillsides. Pollinator. zone6-10. "Foothill Beardtongue"