Penstemon schmidel 'Delft Blue Riding Hood' - Beardtongue - Photo courtesy of Growing Colors™
Penstemon schmidel 'Delft Blue Riding Hood' - Beardtongue - Photo courtesy of Growing Colors™

Beardtongue

Penstemon schmidel 'Delft Blue Riding Hood'

  • Thick glossy dark green leaves
  • Upright spikes of pure blue trumpet-shaped flowers
  • Continuous bloomer with a compact, tidy habit
  • Excellent cut flower
  • Drought tolerant
  • Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Blue

HEIGHT:
50-70 cm

SPREAD:
40-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Drought-tolerant. Showy perennial when planted en mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border. 

Additional Notes about Beardtongue:


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