Penstemon ‘Venus’ (Venus Penstemon) - Soft lavender trumpets touched with silver.

‘Venus’ is a hybrid penstemon with delicate lavender blooms fading to silvery-lilac, creating an airy, elegant display. Compact and long-blooming, it works beautifully in borders and containers.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 5–9

• Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–20°F (–29°C)

• Mature Size: 12–18 in tall x 12–18 in wide

• Native Origin: Garden hybrid

• Best Substitutes For: Blue Salvia, Catmint

• Landscape Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens