Rock Penstemon
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Also known as Rock Penstemon, Rock Beardtongue, Cut-leaf Penstemon, Cut-leaf Beardtongue, Baccharis-leaf Penstemon, Baccharis-leaf Beardtongue
From 2000 to 7000 feet of elevation, rocky slopes, limestone crevices and bluffs, and seemingly soilless cracks in limestone ledges provide the required sharp drainage for Baccharis-leaf penstemon in the Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos of Texas and south into Mexico. This densely branched subshrub with herbaceous growth above becomes woody at its base. It may be erect or somewhat sprawling. It's 1- to 2-inch-long, thick, smooth, or fuzzy leaves show small teeth along the margin. Inch-long straight tubular scarlet flowers open along the stalk from spring through summer.
Baccharis-leaf penstemon makes a desirable rock garden plant with excellent drainage and roots shaded with mulch or rocks from the late afternoon sun. It may die to the ground in winter or need to be strongly cut back to promote a bushy habit.
Height: 1’-2’
Spread: 1’
Bloom: Summer
Light: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
