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Beard-Tongue

Striking long-blooming flowers attract hummingbirds. Compact growth is well-suited for garden's edge, rock gardens or for delightful bouquets. Lovely planted with cranesbill, yarrow and lamb's ear. Remove faded flowers to promote rebloom.

Companion Plants

Lavender

Russian Sage

St. John's Wort

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Beard-Tongue

  • Botanical name

    Penstemon

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    36" (91 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Prune back in spring

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