Penstemon barbatus 'Coral Baby'
Beardtongue
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Spikes of bright coral flowers bloom in summer and may continue into fall
- Dark green, lance-shaped leaves, upright habit
- Great for beds, borders and rock gardens
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture and full sun. Tolerant of occasional drought and inundation once established. Avoid very wet, poorly-drained conditions. Plants can be divided in early spring, deadheading encourages further flowering.
Height: 16-20 in
Spread: 10-14 in
Spacing: 12-14 in
Bloom Color: Coral
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Summer Bloomer
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Penstemon
Common Name: Beardtongue
Clump-forming perennial with elliptic basal leaves and lance-shaped leaves on the stems. Panicles of tubular flowers in a variety of colors including, white, pink, purple and blue. Blooms mid-spring through summer. Great for borders, wild gardens and naturalized areas. Penstemon digitalis and barbatus are native.