Penstemon ovatus Type: Perennial · Family: Plantaginaceae · Native Region: Pacific Northwest Penstemon ovatus is a truly a Bloomsday staff favorite. A tough, versatile, and showy pollinator powerhouse, Oval Leaf Penstemon thrives in a diversity of settings. Penstemon ovatus prefers medium moisture, light, and soil drainage, but will gladly ingraciate herself into increasingly unlikely habitats the longer you look. If there a place you've just not been able to keep plants alive, there's a good chance penstemon ovatus can figure it out. That is, if, by "figuring out," we mean gracing your space with stunning, iridescent, and long lasting beardtongue blooms that native bees are completely adore. Growing Conditions Sun: Sun to Part Shade Water: Medium Soil: well drained, clay Bloom Time: May - July Bloom Color: purple, blue Mature Size: 2–2 ft tall, 4–4 ft wide Attributes Attracts Pollinators Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies Fire Resistant Portland Approved Plant List Landscape Use Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Mixed Border, Pollinator Garden, Hedgerow / Wildlife Corridor, Erosion Control Learn More USDA Plants Profile · GBIF Species Data
