Alamosa Flowers: San Luis Valley, Colorado


Flower Detail

Penstemon strictus

The Rocky Mountain penstemon is blue to purple. The pinks are another variety. They are wonderful stately flowers and do well in arid conditions.

 

Penstemon, Rocky Mountain

Penstemon strictus

Type: perennial   Zone: 4,5,6-8

Elevation (if known): 6,000 - 10,000 ft.

Color: pink, blue   Height: 2 ft

Ease of growth: easy

Bloom Time : Late Spring, Summer

Sun: yes   Part Shade: no   Shade: no

Water Needs: xeric

Native to: W US   CO/NM native? yes

Deer Resistant: no   Rabbit Resistant : yes

Soil : Average

Propagation: Seeds and divisions

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