Penstemon ovatus Bouvardia Like its sibling Asarum 'Silver

Like its sibling Asarum 'Silver Spreader'

each flower is a masterpiece that resembles a cut kiwi fruit

and irrigate if possible during dry spells

brighter colored sport was discovered by Ohio's Jared Hughes

Penstemon ovatus Bouvardia Like its sibling Asarum 'SilverPenstemon 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