Beardtongue

$3.50 – $12.00

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Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’

White, tubular flowers grace this lovely native perennial in early summer. Attracts butterflies. Grows 2-3’ high with purple-tinted foliage. Dry to medium water, full to partial sun. Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year (1996.)

Kartesz, J.T., The Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2023. Taxonomic Data Center. (http://www.bonap.net/tdc). Chapel Hill, N.C. [maps generated from Kartesz, J.T. 2023. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP). (in press)]
Large-flowered Beardtongue

Penstemon grandifloras

One of the showiest of all the native penstemons! Large, tubular, lavender flowers are popular with long-tongued pollinators such as mason bees and bumblebees. Also attracts birds, including hummingbirds. Prefers sand or gravel soils rather than clay, and requires excellent drainage. Full sun to partial shade, med-dry to dry soil, drought tolerant, 2’ height, early summer blooming.

Smooth White Beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis 

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Beardtongue
$3.50 – $12.00