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Cascade penstemon, coast penstemon · Penstemon serrulatus

Penstemon serrulatus ©Lory Duralia

Description: semi-woody penstemon (8 to 28" tall) with deep blue to pink or purple flowers in summer. Easy to grow! It usually grows in moist areas in spring, but still requires well-drained soil. Coast penstemon, of course, grows well at the coast. NW Oregon, west of Cascade crest. Sun/part sun, moderate-regular water.