Penstemon strictus 'Rocky Mountain'
Beardtongue
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Spikes of bright blue and violet flowers bloom mid to late spring
- Low-growing, grassy, evergreen foliage
- Native, attracts pollinators
- Great for rock gardens, containers and mass plantings
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
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: 24-30 in
Spread: 34-36 in
Spacing: 36 in
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
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.