Beardtongue

Penstemon

Perennials

Description

Penstemon (Beardtongue) A beautiful hardy perennial with spikes of tubular flowers. There are over 100 species native to the state of Utah. This plant will attract bees, and hummingbirds to your garden. Thrives in hot conditions and is drought tolerant. We carry many different native and hybrid varieties with colors ranging from Blue, purple, pink and red, 

Botanical Name
Penstemon
Height
12-36"
Width
12-24"
Sun Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Soil Type
Alkaline Well Draining
Bloom Time
Early Summer Spring Mid Summer Long Blooming Late Summer
Bloom Colors
Blue Lavender Pink Purple Red Multicolor
Zones
Zone 4 Zone 4A Zone 4B Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 3 Zone 3B Zone 7
Foliage Colors
Dark Green Light Green Silver
Water Requirements
Low Secondary

Tags

Hummingbirds Butterflies Bees Medium Growing Cut Flowers Flip Your Strip High Elevation Award Winning Container Growing Easy Care Good for Paths Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Disease Resistant Insect Resistant Fast Growing Utah Native / Preferred