penstemon
Beardtongue
Penstemon are herbaceous perennials with spikes of tubular flower borne on attractive lance shaped leaves. These prairie natives are easy to grow and will tolerate some dappled shade – though full sun is best. They are drought and salt tolerant.
Flowers late summer to fall.
Height: 2′ – 4′
Width: 2′ – 3′
Watering and soil: Average well drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun is best.
Varieties: Dark Towers, Digitalis, Prairie Twilte, Red Ride Hood, Rock Candy Blu.
Image: Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’.
See: Perennials
Category: Sun Perennials – Sun Plants – Sunny Plants – Penstemon near me – Beardtongue