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Beard
Tongue
Penstemon |
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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.
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| 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: |
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Penstemon
barbatus
'Elfin Pink'
Beard Tongue
zones 5a-7a
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| 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
digitalis 'Husker Red'
Beard Tongue
zones 3a-9a
|
| 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 barbatus 'Navigator Mix'
Beard Tongue
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
'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" |
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