Davidson's Penstemon

Penstemon davidsonii

Davidson's penstemon is a ground-hugging alpine mat smothered in violet-blue trumpets, a jewel for rock gardens and high, sharply drained sites.

Family: Plantaginaceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 0–1 ft
Spacing: 1–2 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry
Soil pH: neutral, acidic
Bloom: June, July
Bloom colors: purple, blue
Wildlife value: pollinators, hummingbirds, butterflies
Landscape uses: border, groundcover, container, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states: CA, NV, OR, WA