Blue Springs Penstemon

Blue Springs Penstemon (Penstemon heterophyllus 'Blue Springs') is a spectacular California native perennial penstemon prized for its profuse display of vivid, intensely saturated blue tubular flowers — one of the most purely and brilliantly blue of all penstemon selections, delivering a jewel-toned blue floral display of extraordinary intensity and beauty. Native to the chaparral and foothill woodlands of California, Penstemon heterophyllus is one of the finest native penstemons for garden use, and 'Blue Springs' represents a particularly vibrant and free-flowering selection that brings the full visual power of California's native flora to sunny borders, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings. The compact, well-branched plants are covered in wands of brilliant blue blooms from late spring through summer, creating a captivating display that is equally valuable for its outstanding hummingbird appeal and its exceptional drought tolerance.

These Professional Grade 4" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, producing well-developed root systems that establish quickly and perform reliably in sunny, well-drained garden locations. Blue Springs Penstemon is perfectly suited to California native gardens, water-wise landscapes, rock gardens, and mixed perennial borders where its brilliant blue blooms and deep ecological roots make it an invaluable plant for both ornamental beauty and native wildlife habitat.

• Vivid, Intensely Saturated Blue Blooms: Among the most brilliantly and purely blue of all penstemon varieties — vivid, jewel-toned blue tubular flowers cover the plant in generous wands of intense color from late spring through summer.
• Premier California Native Hummingbird Plant: Tubular blue flowers are irresistible to Anna's and Allen's hummingbirds throughout the generous spring and summer bloom season — one of the finest native perennials for dedicated hummingbird gardens.
• Outstanding Drought & Heat Tolerance: A true California native adapted to summer drought and heat; thrives with minimal to no supplemental irrigation once established — an essential plant for water-wise, low-irrigation, and xeriscape landscape designs.
• Supports Native Biodiversity: As a California native species, Blue Springs provides critical ecological value — supporting native bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects that have co-evolved with native penstemon species.
• Compact & Garden-Versatile Habit: Well-branched, manageable form adapts beautifully to mixed perennial borders, rock gardens, native plant gardens, raised beds, and container plantings without overwhelming neighboring plants.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to light shade with well-drained to dry, lean soil. Water regularly the first season to establish, then reduce to minimal supplemental irrigation. Hardy in USDA Zones 7–10; mature height 12–24 inches with a spread of 18–24 inches. Blooms late spring through summer (April–July). Avoid summer irrigation once established to prolong plant life and prevent root rot. An outstanding choice for California native gardens, hummingbird plantings, rock gardens, and water-wise landscape designs.