Penstemon smallii Central America pickle-sized leaves

pickle-sized leaves

Our 1992 introduction features long

when the seedlings finally flowered in 2012

Each 2' tall x 5' wide clump is adorned with clasping

taller flower spikes

Penstemon smallii Central America pickle-sized leavesPenstemon smallii has long been a favorite Southeast US (NC to Alabama) native beard tongue. The bushy, 6" tall winter rosettes of green foliage with reddish overtones, give rise to 12" tall stalks, laden with small lavender bells in May and June (NC). Penstemon smallii is short lived (2 3 years), but seeds around nicely always in the perfect spot. In the wild, it grows on rocky mountainous slopes and outcrops, and needs a similar condition in the