Littleflower Penstemon (Penstemon procerus) is a beautiful little penstemon species with blue-purple flowers arranged at the top of the stem in a showy cluster. With a bloomtime that begins in early summer and can last until late summer, this is a great option for extending the bloomtime of purple penstemons in your yard! Littleflower Penstemon makes a great addition to rock gardens, dry beds and borders, and prairie and meadow plantings. Like other penstemons, Littleflower is very attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds.
Expected 2025 Availability- Late April
Littleflower Penstemon
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (water to establish) or Low (1/2" every 10-14 days) for increased flowering
Mature Size: 1 - 2' tall and 6 - 18" wide
Spacing: 9 - 12"
Bloom Colors: Purple and Blue
Bloom Season: May or June - August
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Soils: Grows in sandy or loam soils with good drainage, but can handle well-drained clay.
Plants in the Penstemon genus are host plants for up to 19 different species in northern Utah. Littleflower Penstemon is also a nectar source for a wide range of polliantors, including hummingbirds.