About
A compact, mat-forming, evergreen subshrub from the Tushar Mountains of Utah with small, narrowly elliptic, grey-green leaves and short, erect racemes of small, tubular, pale blue to white flowers with purple-veined throats in spring. A rare and choice penstemon for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or alpine house.
About the genus
Plagiochasma is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.