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Penstemon hirsutus

Hairy Beardtongue

The tubular, two-lipped, lavender blooms with white throats grow in clusters above the lance-shaped, green foliage.

  • »  Tubular, two-lipped, lavender flowers with a white throat
  • »  Flowers grow in clusters on hairy, green stems
  • »  Toothed, lance-shaped, hairy, green leaves, 5-10 cm long
  • »  Naturally found in dry woodlands and open fields
  • »  Bloom Time: May to June
  • »  Flower Height: 80 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 60 cm

Plug50
$6.83
1 Litre
$18.38
1gal
$21.88
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Roadside planting
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Penstemon hirsutus

  • Native to Ontario
  • The name penstemon is derived from 'Pente' (5) and 'stemon' referring to the five-stamened flowers.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon hirsutus

Adaptable to average, moist to dry conditions, in full sun to open shade and once mature are drought tolerant. Excellent cottage garden, rock garden or shade garden plant.