Penstemon hirsutus
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