Penstemon cyaneus
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Penstemon cyaneus

Blue penstemon

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
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3
Observations
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Description

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Penstemon cyaneus is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common names blue penstemon and dark-blue beardtongue. It is native to the western United States, where it is widespread in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.This species is a perennial subshrub with a woody base and several erect stems reaching up to 70 centimeters tall. Most of the leaves are near the base of the plant. They are up to 15 centimeters long and have petioles. There are some leaves higher on the stem, which are smaller and clasping at their bases. The flowers are blue, sometimes with a pinkish tinge. They are up to 3.5 centimeters long by 1 centimeter wide at the flaring mouth. They are attractive to bees.This plant grows on high plains and in sagebrush.This species may be used in revegetation projects in wildlife habitat. It is also appropriate for landscaping in dry areas such as roadsides. It may be difficult to use because it is vulnerable to root rot infections.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Blue penstemon is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats and often thriving in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

Blue penstemon is capable of acclimatizing to a variety of temperature circumstances, although its spread may be constrained by specific mixes of moisture and heat conditions. It optimally flourishes in summer's warm climates provided there's sufficient rain or irrigation. Extended durations of overcast and rainy states, along with extended high temperatures, can augment the risk of Blue penstemon's death. In the winter season, providing appropriate protection from the cold can enhance the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

It's best to fertilize a Blue penstemon in the early spring, as it shifts from dormancy into active growth. This adds vital nutrients essential for its healthy growth. Even though the nutrient requirements of Blue penstemon are not very high, a yearly fertilization can benefit its chances of survival and encourage the production of superior, longer-lasting blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Penstemon
Family
Plantaginaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 46 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall

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Common Names (1)

en Blue penstemon