Calico Penstemon (Penstemon calycosus) 2x2x3" Pot

A.k.a. long-sepal penstemon. A lovely penstemon slightly shorter than the better known foxglove penstemon, with similar flowers in varying shades between purple and white. Many individuals show darker coloration in the stems and leaves than most foxglove penstemon, particularly in the fall. Deer resistant, and flowers are beloved by hummingbirds!

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam

Height: 1’-3’

Bloom Color: Purple-White

Bloom Time: May-June

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, sphinx moths, and hummingbirds. Hosts the chalcedony midget moth. Foliage is rarely browsed.