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
Botanic Name
Penstemon virens
Pronunciation
PEN-stem-on VEER-enz
Mature Height
6 to 8 in.
Mature Spread
8 to 10 in.
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.
Performance
This small plant needs to be placed where it will be noticed. It grows well in gravelly soil or rock areas.
Maintenance
Cut back to green growth in spring. Remove stalk of spent flowers, if desired.