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 x mexicali 'Pike's Peak Purple'
Beardtongue
P007S
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Long blooming and easy to grow.
- Tall spikes of grape-purple flowers with white throats
- Dark green, shiny leaves
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
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: 18-24 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 12-14 in
Bloom Color: Purple, White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Vigorous
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- 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.