Wilcox's penstemon
Penstemon wilcoxii
Wilcox's penstemon thrives in well-drained soil with partial shade to full sun exposure in cool, temperate climates of the Pacific Northwest. Water regularly during the growing season but avoid waterlogged conditions, which can cause root rot. It is a low-maintenance native perennial that rewards gardeners with tubular blue-purple flowers attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Growing Season • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.3 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Niehaus, T.F. (cc-by-nc-sa)
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