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Penstemon hirsutus

Hairy Beardtongue

Native to North America


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This is a very easy to grow Penstemon since it is so adaptable.  Grows in Full Sun to Full Shade in moist to dry locations.  Hairy stems give it its name.  Flowers purple from May to June.  


Height:

18 Inches

Spread:

10-12 Inches

Spacing:

10-12 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3-9

Bloom Color:

Purple

Penstemon hirsutus Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Butterflies
  • Songbirds

Attributes

  • Naturalizing
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Dried Flower
  • Rain Garden
  • Cut Flower
  • Clay Soil
  • Rock Garden

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Full Shade

Deer Resistant

  • Deer Resistant

Flowering Months

  • June
  • May

Foliage Color

  • Green

Growth Rate

  • Medium

Salt Tolerance

  • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Summer
  • Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Dry

Plants that work well with Penstemon hirsutus ''

Shining bluestar Shining bluestar (Amsonia illustris)
Bluestar, Blue Dogbane Bluestar, Blue Dogbane (Amsonia tabernaemontana)
Willow leaf Bluestar Willow leaf Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana v. salicifolia)
Bluestar Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontani 'Grande')
Cherokee sedge Cherokee sedge (Carex cherokeensis)
Horsemint Horsemint (Monarda punctata)

Substitutions for Penstemon hirsutus

Smalls penstemon Smalls penstemon (Penstemon smallii)