Characteristics:  Shrubby Penstemon is a perennial member of the snapdragon family featuring clusters of  blue to purple tubular flowers.  Plants form a loose mat from a woody base   Shrubby Penstemon generally blooms in late May or in June here in the Inland Northwest at lower elevations.   

Cultivation:  Shrubby Penstemon will do best in full sun with a well drained soil.   Plants are quite drought tolerant once established.

Native Range:  North Western United States

Landscape Uses:   Perennial garden, rock garden, butterfly garden