About Foothill Penstemon
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type: Perennial
Size: 1' H x 2' W
Growth Habit: Mat-forming
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional
Cold Hardy to: 5,000'
Flower Season: Spring/Summer
Flower Color: Purple-blue
Endangered?: Not listed
Distribution: Throughout California
Natural Habitat: Grassland, chaparral, forest openings
Photo Credit: Theodore Payne Foundation