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P022S Bluemat Penstemon
Penstemon caespitosus 'P022S' Waggon Wheel®
Bluemat Penstemon
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Petite, spoon-shaped, light green leaves make a finely textured, circular mat. Small tubular blue to lavender flowers bloom in early summer and attract many pollinators. Do not over water or plant in areas where water does not readily drain.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does P022S Bluemat Penstemon get?
About 18-24" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does P022S Bluemat Penstemon need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does P022S Bluemat Penstemon need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will P022S Bluemat Penstemon grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is P022S Bluemat Penstemon deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy P022S Bluemat Penstemon in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy P022S Bluemat Penstemon wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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