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Penstemon humilis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Penstemon
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial forming basal rosettes of greyish-green leaves from which arise erect stems to 35cm tall bearing whorls of narrowly funnel-shaped blue to purple flowers from late spring into summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, aphids and leaf and bud eelworm

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey mould, powdery mildew and fungal leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalWall Side BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years