Side-bells Penstemon
Penstemon secundiflorus
Side-bells Penstemon (Penstemon secundiflorus) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 20 in tall and 12 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers part to shade. CO native perennial; supports pollinators.
Colorado nativelow to medium water20 in tall and 12 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Penstemon secundiflorus
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 20 in tall and 12 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
- pink, purple
- Bloom time
- late spring
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Native perennial; deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Side-bells Penstemon good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Side-bells Penstemon is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Side-bells Penstemon get?
- It matures to about 20 in tall and 12 in wide.
- How much water does Side-bells Penstemon need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Side-bells Penstemon native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
