Prairie Penstemon, Prairie Beardtongue, Foxglove Penstemon, Foxglove Beardtongue, False Foxglove, Large-flowered Penstemon, Large-flowered Beardtongue, Cobaea Penstemon, Cobaea Beardtongue, Wild Foxglove
A real standout in the landscape, Penstemon cobaea (Prairie Beardtongue) is a clump-forming perennial boasting loose panicles of large, white to violet to deep purple flowers in mid to late spring. The tubular flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm), are larger than most penstemons, and they cover at least half the stems. They attract scores of hummingbirds, butterflies, moths and other beneficial pollinators. The blossoms are borne on stout stems bearing downy, lance-shaped, paired leaves. Easy to grow, fuss-free, water-wise, it is perfect for the sunny rock garden.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Penstemon, Beardtongue |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained, Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Southeast, Arkansas, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Rocky Mountains |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Penstemon, Beardtongue |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained, Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Southeast, Arkansas, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Rocky Mountains |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Penstemon cobaea (Prairie Beardtongue) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Penstemon cobaea (Prairie Beardtongue) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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