‘Waggon Wheel’ Bluemat Penstemon

Waggon Wheel® Bluemat Penstemon (Penstemon caespitosus ‘Waggon Wheel’) is a petite powerhouse for sun-drenched rock gardens, slopes, or crevice plantings. Its tight evergreen 1-2 inch mats are crowned in early summer with soft violet-blue blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. As a Plant Select cultivar derived from the native Penstemon caespitosus, it's bred for reliable bloom, neat form, and resilience in dry, rocky soils. Perfect as a living mulch or cascading over walls, this ground-hugging beauty brings high-impact color and low-maintenance appeal.

Try tucking it along the edges of pathways or between stepping stones, where its low, spreading form keeps the ground covered and adds seasonal color underfoot.