Penstemon x 'Pretty Petticoat' - Beardtongue - Photo courtesy of Pioneer Gardens, Inc.

Beardtongue

Penstemon x 'Pretty Petticoat'

  • Rich purple trumpet-shaped flowers with white throats
  • Flowers are held densely on spikes
  • Lance-shaped medium-green leaves
  • Bloom Time: July to August
  • Flower Height: 60 cm
  • Foliage Height: 40 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
30-40 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Drought-tolerant. Showy perennial when planted in 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.