Rocky Mountain Penstemon
Penstemon strictus
Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 30 in tall and 24 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers part to shade. CO native perennial; supports pollinators.
Colorado nativelow to medium water30 in tall and 24 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Penstemon strictus
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 30 in tall and 24 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- blue, purple
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Native perennial; deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rocky Mountain Penstemon good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Rocky Mountain Penstemon is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Rocky Mountain Penstemon get?
- It matures to about 30 in tall and 24 in wide.
- How much water does Rocky Mountain Penstemon need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Rocky Mountain Penstemon native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
