Littlecup Penstemon (Penstemon sepalulus) is a beautiful native penstemon the endemic to Utah. This compact perennial produces abundant soft lavender to pale pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer, creating a delicate display above tidy mounds of grey-green foliage. The foliage is semi-evergreen and may remain on the plant in the winter with red hues. Its nectar-rich blossoms attract native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding valuable pollinator habitat to the garden. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Littlecup Penstemon is an excellent choice for rock gardens, Mediterranean plantings, dry garden beds and borders, and pollinator gardens.
Photo Credit: Anders Hastings
Littlecup Penstemon
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish) to Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Mature Size: 2 - 3' tall and wide
Spacing: 24" apart
Bloom Colors: Pink/Purple
Bloom Season: April or May - June
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Soils: Requires well-drained sand or loam soils.
Plants in the Penstemon genus are a host species for 19 known native pollinators in the nothern Utah. Penstemons are also a nectar source for many local pollinators.
