Northeastern beardtongue, also know as hairy beardtongue, has charming lavender tubular flowers. It grows wild in sandy or dry prairies, open woods and fields but is adaptable to many garden conditions, including part shade. Similar to Penstemon digitalis, this species blooms in late spring when few other species are flowering. Plants grow to 1-2’ tall and attract native bees.
LOCAL ECOTYPE
Northeastern beardtongue, also know as hairy beardtongue, has charming lavender tubular flowers. It grows wild in sandy or dry prairies, open woods and fields but is adaptable to many garden conditions, including part shade. Similar to Penstemon digitalis, this species blooms in late spring when few other species are flowering. Plants grow to 1-2’ tall and attract native bees.
LOCAL ECOTYPE
Height: 18-24”
Bloom Time: late spring, early summer
Light: full sun, part shade
Soil: medium-wet, average, medium-dry
Establishment: easy, will reseed readily on bare soil
Deer Resistance: moderate
Pollinator Support: very high
Native Range: local ecotype
Seed Propagated: Hudson Valley, NY
