Penstemon davidsonii - Beard-Tongue

Description

This is a low growing subshrub of montane and alpine outcrops and talus slopes at elevations of about 6000 to 11,000 ft. Lovely lavender flowers are held just inches above the dark green foliage. In your garden provide a well-drained site with some shade. Flowering is encouraged by a winter chill. This is well placed in a rock garden.