Showy Penstemon (Penstemon spectabilis)

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall, 2 ft wide
• Native Range: Southern California — chaparral
• Flower Color: Lavender-blue with white throats
• Bloom Time: Spring (March–May)

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Low — drought tolerant
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates rocky, sandy soils
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Drought Tolerant: Yes

Orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Nationwide shipping available.
Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through early spring
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level — do not bury
• Establishment Water: Light water for first 6 weeks; avoid summer water
• Long-Term Care: Remove spent flower stalks; short-lived (3–5 years) but self-sows

• Attracts: Native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Notable: One of the most spectacular spring-blooming natives

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.
• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).
• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.