Penstemon procerus, Small-flowered Penstemon wind-tolerant The leaves are brick-red beneath

The leaves are brick-red beneath as are the stems

Finely-petaled large yellow ray flowers with a flat

Foliage emerges red with spotting and expands to red freckles before finally turning green

Self-pollinating and very disease resistant

Penstemon procerus, Small-flowered Penstemon wind-tolerant The leaves are brick-red beneathFrom early to late summer, pink purple blue, tubular blooms burst forth in whorls on upright stems. Leaves form a low mat of narrow, evergreen, grey green. Native to W USA. BEE loved. Note: Penstemon procerus, like many Western natives, may enter a semi dormant state in the hottest part of the summer but usually returns to bloom with the start of the rain. Mature size: 2 12 in T & W Minimum temperature: 20 F Photo of flower close up by Peter Stevens