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.
Penstemon barbatus 'Rondo Mix'
Beardtongue
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Spikes of tubular flowers with white throats
- Wide range of colors like pink, red and violet
- Blooms late spring to mid summer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Native
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers very well-drained soil and full sun to light shade Low maintenance plant Prune off spent flowers Drought tolerant once established
Height: 16 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Multi-Color, Pink, Red, Violet, White
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
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.