Tushar bluemat penstemon
Penstemon xylus
Native to the Tushar Mountains of Utah, Tushar bluemat penstemon is a tough and tiny penstemon. It has bluish-lavender flowers from June to July and steel-blue foliage. It's happy in gritty soils full sun and xeric conditions. Its size makes it idea for rock, trough or crevice gardens where the evergreen foliage is an added bonus.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 3-6" |
| Width | 15-18" |
| Flowering Season | June-July |
| Flower Color | Lavender, blue |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate, dry, xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5a-8b |
| Soil Type | lean loam, clay loam, rocky soils |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2023 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Clean up spent foliage in spring |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
