Penstemon hirsutus

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Penstemon hirsutus | northeastern beardtongue

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.

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Penstemon hirsutus | northeastern beardtongue

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.

QT. pot

Penstemon hirsutus | northeastern beardtongue

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.

QT. pot

HABIT

Height: 18-24”

Bloom Time: late spring, early summer

SITE CONDITIONS

Light: full sun, part shade

Soil: medium-wet, average, medium-dry

CULTIVATION TIPS

Establishment: easy, will reseed readily on bare soil

Deer Resistance: moderate

INTERACTIONS

Pollinator Support: very high

CONSERVATION

Native Range: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest

Seed Propagated: yes