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Penstemon barbatus 'Rock Candy Purple'
Beardtongue
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Deep purple, bell-shaped flowers
- Blooms early summer through fall
- Compact, upright, mounding habit
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Native
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: 12 in
Spread: 12 in
Spacing: 6-12 in
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
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.