WAGGON WHEEL® Bluemat Penstemon
Penstemon caespitosus ‘P022S'
WAGGON WHEEL® bluemat penstemon grows in circular, evergreen mats, earning its name WAGGON WHEEL®. This charming, low growing penstemon has tiny, spoon-like leaves that sprout on prostrate stems. Small, tubular flowers glow blue to lavender from early June to July.
Native to mountainous areas in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Arizona, this attractive penstemon prefers well-drained soil, but is adaptable to clay loam conditions. It does not like to be over-watered, making it perfect for waterwise gardens!
Native to mountainous areas in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Arizona, this attractive penstemon prefers well-drained soil, but is adaptable to clay loam conditions. It does not like to be over-watered, making it perfect for waterwise gardens!
| Plant Type | Groundcover |
| Height | 1-2 inches |
| Width | 12-14 inches |
| Flowering Season | June-early July |
| Flower Color | blue to light purple |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Low to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-7 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2022 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Let it grow, trim tips to encourage branching when it is young |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance and replace plants if needed |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
