Penstemon procerus (Small Flowered Penstemon)

Plant Description: Low growing and small flowered, Penstemon procerus produces small, deep purple flowers that attract beneficial insects and hummingbirds. An herbaceous perennial that can form a mat and grows best in part shade.

• Height: .6-1.5 ft
  
• Width: 1 ft
  
• Watering needs: regular, drought tolerant when established
  
• Sun needs: part shade, can tolerate sun
  
• Soil needs: well draining
  
• Bloom Time: summer
  
• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: A mat forming penstemon, great in forest edges, meadow openings. Drought tolerant and attracts many insects including native bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds.