Penstemon angustifolius var. venosus
Penstemon angustifolius var. venosus var. venosus
var. venosus
Penstemon
Plantaginaceae
Flowering Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Veined narrow-leaf penstemon thrives in well-drained soils under full sun to part shade in arid to semi-arid gardens. Water deeply but infrequently once established, as this Southwest native is adapted to lean, dry conditions. Avoid heavy clay or overly moist soils to prevent root rot.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 24″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 8.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Hummingbirds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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