Scabland Penstemon

Penstemon deustus var. pedicellatus var. pedicellatus

var. pedicellatus

Penstemon

Plantaginaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 5–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

Scabland Penstemon is a tough western native that thrives in rocky, well-drained soils with partial shade to full sun. Water moderately and avoid waterlogged conditions, as this plant is adapted to the arid slopes of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah. It is an excellent choice for native and xeriscape gardens, attracting bees and hummingbirds with its tubular flowers.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

18″ – 30″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Flowers

yellow

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist, Then Allow To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 8

Temperature

-15° – 100°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

California

Nevada

Oregon

Utah

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Hummingbirds

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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