| Botanical name | Penstemon heterophyllus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Semi Deciduous Semi Deciduous – Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Bears spikes of blue flowers flushed with pink. |
| Common name(s) | Blue penstemon |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Plant has grey-green leaves. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Other languages | Blou skildblom (A) |
| Recommended varieties | Penstemon x hybrid ‘Alice Hindley’ (400mm), an evergreen, has narrow, light green foliage, trumpet-shaped, bright pink flowers from spring to summer. ‘Blackbird’, slightly taller, bears purple-black flowers with a yellow throat from autumn to spring; Strawberry Ice’ (500mm) has pale pink flowers from spring to summer; ‘Windsor Red’ has red flowers in spring and late summer. Needs good drainage. |
Penstemon heterophyllus (Blue penstemon)
- Botanical name: Penstemon heterophyllus
- Common name(s): Blue penstemon
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Attractive, slender, grey-green leaves and spikes of blue flowers flushed with pink. Penstemon x hybrid ‘Alice Hindley’ (400mm), an evergreen, has narrow, light green foliage, trumpet-shaped, bright pink flowers from spring to summer. ‘Blackbird’, slightly taller, bears purple-black flowers with a yellow throat from autumn to spring; Strawberry Ice’ (500mm) has pale pink flowers from spring to summer; ‘Windsor Red’ has red flowers in spring and late summer. Needs good drainage.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: PEN-ste-mon het-er-oh-FIL-us
Penstemon heterophyllus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Bears spikes of blue flowers flushed with pink. 
Plant has grey-green leaves.
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