Penstemon ovatus Iris The dense clusters of flowers

The dense clusters of flowers that top 22" stalks usually emerge pure pink

Agave victoriae-reginae 'Lemonade' is one of the finest selections of the Mexican native Queen Victoria century plant

Each clump is composed of bright yellow

although it grows easily in typical dry garden soil

Penstemon ovatus Iris The dense clusters of flowersPenstemon ovatus is one of those stunning blue flowered perennials, native to the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia), that has no business growing in the hot, humid southeast US yet, it has thrived in our trials. Because Penstemon ovatus is native in moist, partly shady, low to mid elevations, it grows in well drained, compost enhanced soils, and doesn't have a problem with occasional irrigation. For us, it has also thrived