Description:
These are colorful North American natives with bright, Foxglove like flowers
in summer. They all appreciate full sun and well-drained soil and once
established, they will all tolerate some dryness. Cut spent
blooms to encourage a second blooming.
|
| Common Name: |
Beard Tongue, Bearded Tongue |
| Botanical
Name: |
Penstemon |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will grow in dry to moist
soils. Suitable soil is well-drained or sandy. The pH preference
is acidic to slightly alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Attracts birds, attracts butterflies, suitable for cut
flowers. |
| Pests: |
Nematodes, vine weevil, aphids and spider
mites. |
| Diseases: |
Powdery mildew, root rot |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Delphinium,
Hardy Geranium, Garden Peony,
Black Snakeroot,
Snow-in-Summer, Yarrow |
| Care: |
Best time to propagate is in spring (fibrous
root system).
Fertilize with Plant-tone, Holly-tone Miracle Gro or Osmocote. Planting
Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
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Penstemon
barbatus
'Elfin Pink'
Beard Tongue
zones 5-7
|
| Description: Clear pink tubular flowers on thin spikes upon
attractive foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
10-14" |
| Spread: |
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Penstemon 'Grape
Taffy'
Beard Tongue
zones 7-9
|
| Description:
Glossy green foliage in whorls topped by flower spikes opening over several
weeks to 10 inches. The purple lip frames a pure white throat for vibrant
contrast. New spikes continue to grow from the base providing a two month
bloom time with deadheading. Tender perennial. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
20" |
| Spread: |
20" |
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Penstemon
digitalis 'Husker Red'
Beard Tongue
zones 3-9
|
| Description: White flowers are flushed with pink. The
large leaves are dark maroon in all seasons, making this a striking foliage
plant. 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year winner! |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green/Purple |
| Height: |
30-36" |
| Spread: |
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Penstemon
barbaratus 'Miss Moneypenny'
Beard Tongue
zones 3-8
|
| Description:
Long tubular scarlet flowers dangle from tall panicles atop compact mounds
of glossy green foliage. Blooms all summer. Hummingbirds love these flowers!
Plants require well-drained soil. They do not tolerate having wet feet over
winter. |
| Bloom Color: |
Scarlet |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-24" |
| Spread: |
12-24" |
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Penstemon barbatus 'Navigator Mix'
Beard Tongue
|
| Description:
A new, more compact, better basal branching dwarf
type with mixed flowers in summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12" |
| Spread: |
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Penstemon x mex. 'Pikes Peak Purple'
Beard Tongue
|
| Description: Narrow, dark green leaves. Violet purple
flowers all summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
15" |
| Spread: |
12" |
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Penstemon
grand. 'Prairie Jewel'
Beard Tongue
|
| Description: Giant flowers range from pure white to deep
purple-violet. The silver rosettes look attractive all year round. |
| Bloom Color: |
Mixed |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
20-36" |
| Spread: |
8" |
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Penstemon
'Sweet Joanne'
Beard Tongue
zones 5-9
|
| Description:
This new Penstemon from
Blooms of Bressingham® graces the garden in early summer with its delicate
blossoms. Deep pink buds open to bright lavender pink, tubular flowers with
white throats and magenta veining inside. The flowers are held on upright
stems which hold the flowers high for passing hummingbirds. If cut back
after blooming, this variety may rebloom in fall. This plant has attractive
glossy, green, lance-shaped leaves and forms a dense clump. During the heat
of the summer when other perennials languished in our trial gardens, 'Sweet
Joanne' continued to look as pretty as ever. |
| Bloom Color: |
Lavender-pink |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24" |
| Spread: |
24" |
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Penstemon
'Stappleford Gem' or
'Sour Grapes'
Beard Tongue
zones (5) 6-11
|
| Description: A shimmering violet-blue flower with white
throat and purplish-red streaks. |
| Bloom Color: |
Violet |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
36" |
| Spread: |
36" |
