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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. 

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Littlecup Penstemon

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  • 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.

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