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Penstemon hirsutus - Hairy Beardtongue

Hairy Beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus

  • Tubular two-lipped lavender flowers with white throats
  • Flowers grow in clusters on hairy green stems
  • Narrow, toothed 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

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Lavender, Purple

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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. 

Additional Notes about Hairy Beardtongue:

Native to Ontario

Larval host for Baltimore Checkerspot butterflies and Chalcedony Midget Moths, Verbena Bud Moths, and Sparganothis Leafroller Moths.

The flowers are visited by hummingbirds, bees, and native moths.

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

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Native to Ontario
Native to Ontario
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Rock garden
Rock garden
SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Moist to Average
Well-drained
ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Upright
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Roadside planting
Naturalizing
Rooftop (extensive)
PH TOLERANCE:
Moderate (up to 7.5)