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Habit & Cultural Information

Mature size
12-15 in T x W
Minimum temperature
-10° F
Light
Sun to part shade
Habit
Evergreen, Groundcover, Perennial

Notable Features

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Pacific NW Native
  • Pollinator Friendly
  • Butterfly value
  • Rock garden
  • Sand tolerant

Penstemon fruticosus var. serratus 'Holly', Holly Leaved Penstemon or Shrubby Penstemon

Penstemon fruticosus var. serratus 'Holly', Holly Leaved Penstemon or Shrubby Penstemon

Size
Online
$11.20
$14.00 $11.20
Sale Sold out
At Nursery
$9.00 $7.20

0.5 qt 3 available

Evergreen sub-shrub penstemon with small, serrated, deep green, "holly-like" foliage and bright tubular purple-blue flowers in mid-summer. The variety is native to SE Washington, NE Oregon, and into central Idaho. 

Alpine penstemons grow best if planted in fall or early spring in sites with excellent drainage and either full sun or at least part sun. They grow oddly if given overly amended, nitrogen-rich soils. If planted directly in the ground, they require very little water once established; the first year, they would appreciate at least a weekly drink once high summer hits. In container, they require more regular water, but it's best given in the early morning or evening as they dislike sudden temperature change.

Mature size: 12-15 in T x W

Minimum temperature: -10° F

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Carefully packed for each plant

Once your order is ready, we bring the plants from our greenhouses into a holding area. Each plant is wrapped by hand and, when needed, staked to protect tender stems. Because our inventory is so diverse, we adjust the packing method for each plant based on its size, type, and stage of growth.

We reuse clean paper and plastic packing materials whenever practical. It is easier on the planet and helps keep shipping costs down for you, too.

Choose your Monday ship date

At checkout, choose from the available Monday ship dates. We ship with UPS from Monmouth, Oregon, and you will receive an email with tracking information when your shipment is prepared or enters the UPS system.

Arrival times vary by destination and weather, so we cannot guarantee a specific delivery date or time.

Packed by hand, plant by plant

See how we prepare mail-order plants for a safe journey from our nursery to your garden.