Yellow Penstemon, Yellow Beardtongue
Noted for its unusual color, Penstemon confertus (Yellow Penstemon) is a perennial or subshrub with upright stems boasting showy wands of very pale, soft yellow, tiny flowers in mid-summer. Blooming profusely for several weeks, the blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers are carried above a foliage mat of bright green, lance-shaped leaves. 1-4 in. long (2-10 cm). Yellow Penstemon is commonly found in the moist prairies and meadows, forest openings, at mid-elevations in the mountains of western North America. Easy to grow, it is evergreen in mild winters and an excellent pollinator plant.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Penstemon, Beardtongue |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid) |
| Height |
10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 20" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Montana |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Penstemon, Beardtongue |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid) |
| Height |
10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 20" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Montana |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Penstemon confertus (Yellow Penstemon) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Penstemon confertus (Yellow Penstemon) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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