Penstemons are a large group of plants composed of many wild species found growing in a variety of climates, as well as numerous hybrids that have been developed for a wide range of characteristics. Available in every color from white to deep purple, Penstemon’s spikes of flowers are closely associated with hummingbirds, who prefer their…
Height: 8 – 10 feet
Width: 8 – 10 feet
Bloom color: White
Flowering season: Summer
USDA minimum zone: 8
Cold hardiness: 20° F
Height: 2 – 3 feet
Width: 2 – 3 feet
Bloom color: Yellow
Flowering season: Summer (usally after 20 years)
USDA minimum zone: 8
Cold hardiness: 15° F
Height: 8 – 25 feet
Width: 5 – 10 feet
Bloom color: Orange
Flowering season: Spring
USDA minimum zone: 8
Cold hardiness: 10° F
Height: 3 – 4 feet
Width: 3 – 4 feet
Bloom color: Cream to Yellow
Flowering season: Late Spring (after 7+ years age)
USDA minimum zone: 9
Cold hardiness: 24° F
Height: 12 – 15 feet
Width: 12 – 15 feet
Bloom color: Purple
Flowering season: Spring
USDA minimum zone: 6
Cold hardiness: -10° F
Height: 35 – 45 feet
Width: 5 – 6 feet
Bloom color: Pink (only on mature plants)
Flowering season: Spring
USDA minimum zone: 12
Cold hardiness: 25° F
Height: 2 – 3 feet
Width: 2 – 3 feet
Bloom color: Orange
Flowering season: Summer, Fall
USDA minimum zone: 8
Cold hardiness: 10° F
This large, adaptable shrub is a Southwestern favorite, known for its long blooming season, high heat tolerance, fast growth rate, and its talent for adopting a variety of growth habits to accommodate specific landscaping goals. Whether you need a large flowering vine, a small patio tree, a more compact shrub, or just something to bear…