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A Guide to Southern California Native Penstemon
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Guide to Penstemon (Sage) Species, Selections and Hybrids
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| Species |
Common Name |
Derivation/Origins
Type |
Exposure
Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Dimensions
H x W |
Flower
Color |
Best Features |
Drought Tolerance |
| - |
- |
- |
Sun |
PS |
Sh |
Height |
Width |
Wh |
Re |
Pu |
Pi |
Bl |
- |
L |
M |
H |
| Penstemon
'Dave Murray' |
Penstemon Hybrid |
P.spectabilis
x P. centranthifolius |
X |
- |
- |
3' |
3' |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
Attractive
silvery foliage. Magenta/Pink Flowers |
- |
- |
X |
| Penstemon
centranthifolius |
Scarlet Bugler |
Dry hillsides below 6500'; Chaparral |
X |
- |
- |
1-3' |
1-3' |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
Attractive Blue/Grey foliage.
Scarlet Flowers |
- |
- |
X |
| Penstemon
eatonii |
Firecracker Penstemon |
|
X |
- |
- |
1-3' |
1-3' |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
Bright Red
flowers |
- |
X |
- |
| Penstemon
heterophyllus |
Foothill
Penstemon |
Dry hillsides below
5500';Chaparral, Woodland |
X |
X |
- |
1-2' |
1' |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
Abundant flowers on linear
foliage make it a great small perennial. Tolerates, but does not require regular
irrigation |
- |
X |
- |
| Penstemon heterophyllus
'Margarita Bop' |
Foothill
Penstemon Selection |
der. P.
heterophyllus |
X |
X |
- |
1-2' |
1-3' |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
Tolerates, but does not require
regular irrigation. |
- |
X |
- |
| Penstemon
psuedospectabilis |
Desert Penstemon |
- |
X |
- |
- |
2-3' |
2-3 |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
Tolerates a variety of
conditions |
- |
- |
X |
| Penstemon
spectabilis |
Showy Penstemon |
Elevation of 300'-
7,800'. Coastal Sage, Chaparral |
X |
X |
- |
2-3' |
3' |
- |
- |
X |
- |
X |
Large size with vibrant
Purple/Blue flowers |
- |
- |
X |
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