Penstemon smallii Carex A single plant can spread

A single plant can spread to 2' wide in one season

This is one of the best of the recent hosta introductions and one that seems to be finding its way into most home gardens

the delicate pink buds emerge

The blue foliage adds a lovely color to the garden

This is the largest of the blue hostas

Penstemon smallii Carex A single plant can spreadPenstemon smallii has long been a favorite Southeast US (NC to Alabama) native beard tongue. The bushy, 6" tall winter rosettes of green foliage with reddish overtones, give rise to 12" tall stalks, laden with small lavender bells in May and June (NC). Penstemon smallii is short lived (2 3 years), but seeds around nicely always in the perfect spot. In the wild, it grows on rocky mountainous slopes and outcrops, and needs a similar condition in the