Penstemon plant named ‘Novapenbel’

Abstract

The new Penstemon plant was created by a controlled plant breeding program followed by selection, open pollination, and further selection. The growth habit is compact and upright with strong basal branching and excellent vigor. Attractive purple flowers with a lighter purple throat on sturdy stems are formed. There is no vernalization requirement for flowering. Dark green ornamental foliage is displayed. The plant readily roots from stem cuttings and is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct  Penstemon  plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) displays a compact and upright growth habit with strong basal branching and excellent vigor, 
 (b) is lacking a vernalization requirement for flowering, 
 (c) abundantly forms attractive purple flowers with a lighter purple throat on sturdy stems, 
 (d) forms ornamental dark green foliage, and 
 (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation; 
 
       substantially as illustrated and described.