Waggon Wheel® Bluemat Penstemon
Penstemon caespitosus 'P022S'
SKU #46632
Description | Tiny, spoon-like leaves sprout on prostrate stems that grow into circular, evergreen mats. Small tubular flowers glow blue to lavender throughout early June into July. A cultivated selection of a species native to the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming; perfect for rocky, dry areas with cold winters. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Once established, water when completely dry. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Reaches 1 to 2 in. tall, 12 to 14 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green |
Care | Prefers well-drained soils but can adapt to clay loam conditions. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established; do not overwater. Plant 10 inches apart for groundcover. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.