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 flowerswith a lavender throat. This is a great plant to grow if you'd like to incorporate more native plants into your landscape.

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 flowerswith a lavender throat. This is a great plant to grow if you'd like to incorporate more native plants into your landscape.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Penstemon virens

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Pronunciation

PEN-stem-on VEER-enz

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Mature Height

6 to 8 in.

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Mature Spread

8 to 10 in.

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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.

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Flower Color

blue

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Bloom time

late spring

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

Colorado, Wyoming

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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