Shadow Mountain Penstemon
Shadow Mountain penstemon is an easy-to-grow perennial flower. Its glossy, narrow green leaves form an attractive mound.
In mid-summer, it produces lavender-blue flowers with reddish veining and a bright white throat. This is a good choice for Colorado Springs landscapes because it can tolerate a variety of moisture levels and soil types.
It is similar to Pikes Peak purple penstemon but is a little taller, blooms for a longer period of time, and its flowers are lighter purple.
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Shadow Mountain Penstemon
Shadow Mountain penstemon is an easy-to-grow perennial flower. Its glossy, narrow green leaves form an attractive mound.
In mid-summer, it produces lavender-blue flowers with reddish veining and a bright white throat. This is a good choice for Colorado Springs landscapes because it can tolerate a variety of moisture levels and soil types.
It is similar to Pikes Peak purple penstemon but is a little taller, blooms for a longer period of time, and its flowers are lighter purple.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Penstemon x mexicali 'Psmyers'
Pronunciation
PEN-stem-on meks-ih-KAL-ee
Mature Height
18 to 24 in.
Mature Spread
15 to 18 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
lavender-blue
Bloom time
May to September
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
hybrid from Mexican and American penstemons
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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