Blue Mist Penstemon
Front Range beardtongue is a native penstemon that grows naturally in the foothills and ponderosa forests of eastern Colorado and Wyoming.
It is a low-growing plant, forming a cushion of dark green foliage. In May, it grows spikes of beautiful blue flowers with a lavender throat. This is a great plant to grow if you'd like to incorporate more native plants into your landscape.
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Blue Mist Penstemon
Front Range beardtongue is a native penstemon that grows naturally in the foothills and ponderosa forests of eastern Colorado and Wyoming.
It is a low-growing plant, forming a cushion of dark green foliage. In May, it grows spikes of beautiful blue flowers with a lavender throat. This is a great plant to grow if you'd like to incorporate more native plants into your landscape.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Penstemon virens
Pronunciation
PEN-stem-on VEER-enz
Mature Height
6 to 8 in.
Mature Spread
8 to 10 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
blue
Bloom time
late spring
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
Colorado, Wyoming
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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