Penstemon Plants - Beardtongue Plants

Parent Species of Plants We Offer:
Penstemon barbatus(Beardlip Penstemon)- An erect perennial with evergreen or semi-evergreen basal rosette of leaves and
deciduous flowering stems. Having mid-green lanced shaped leaves to 8 inches and long panicles of tubular flowers. The flowers
are red or pink tinted, slightly nodding, and up to 1.5" long. A native to W. United States, and Northern Mexico.

Penstemon digitalis(Smooth Penstemon)- A semi-evergreen perennial with extreme vigor and hardiness. The dark green lance
shaped leaves form a basal rosette, are often marked in deep purple, and are 4"-6" in length. In early to late summer long panicles of
white flowers up to 1" long are borne on 2'-4' flowering stems. This species is native to Eastern and Southeastern United States, and
tolerates heat and extreme humidity.

Penstemon (Beardtongue)

The penstemon genus is comprised of approximately 250 species of deciduous, and evergreen
perennials. Occupying open plains, and dry lands in North and Central America. Leaves are
lanced shaped and borne in opposite pairs or in a whorled fashion. The tubular flowers are
borne in panicles or racemes and come in a wide range of colors. Our penstemon offerings are
hardy perennials that make a dramatic statement in the garden border.

Penstemon (Beardtongue) Growing Tips

Plant in a well-drained soil that has been slightly enriched with organic matter. Do not provide a rich garden soil, as these are waste land plants, and will grow lanky in soils high in organic matter. Well-drained mineral soils are best. Before planting make sure the pH of your soil is within a 5.5-7.0 for optimum growth and flowering. Penstemon plants thrive in full sun and do not perform as well in partial shade. To encourage a re-bloom or continuous blooming pluck spent flowers and spent flowering stalks before seed is produced.