Penstemon deustus (Hot Rock Penstemon)

Plant Description: A drought tolerant penstemon native to much of the Pacific Northwest grows multiple creamy white flowers with purple stripes along small oval shaped leaves. Beloved by poll

• Height: 1.5-2.5 ft
  
• Width: 1 ft
  
• Watering needs: dry, drought tolerant
  
• Sun needs: full sun- part shade
  
• Soil needs: dry, rocky soil. Does not tolerate clay
  
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Hot Rock Penstemon flourishes in sunny, dry locations, particularly soil rich in igneous rock or limestone or well draining rocky slopes. Because of this, Hot Rock Penstemon makes a great addition to xeriscaping projects and climate resilient gardening for increasingly warm and dry climates. 

This penstemon is known to attract a wide variety of wildlife including native butterflies like checkerspots and tiger moths, several species of bee including leafcutter, sweat bee, and bumblebees, as well as hummingbirds.