Penstemon grandiflorus (Large Beardtongue)
Large Beardtongue, Large-flowered Beardtongue, Large-flowered Penstemon, Showy Beardtongue, Pink Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Beardtongue, Canterbury Bells, Wild Foxglove
One of the showiest of all Penstemons, Penstemon grandiflorus (Large Beardtongue) is a herbaceous perennial boasting upright racemes of large, pink to lavender, horizontally arranged, tubular flowers, 2 in. long (5 cm). Blooming for a few weeks in late spring to early summer, the striking blossoms attract bees, hummingbirds and birds but are ignored by deer. They are borne on smooth stems clad with opposite, blue-green, waxy leaves and rise above a basal rosette of obovate leaves. Low care, this prairie species is particularly spectacular when grown in drifts, adding lovely vertical lines to the landscape.
- Grows up to 2-4 ft. tall (60-120 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm). This plant will self-seed in optimum growing conditions.
- Best grown in full sun in sandy and rocky, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Dislikes moist conditions and needs excellent drainage.
- Ideal for prairies and meadows, cottage gardens or native plant gardens. Provides a striking impact when massed.
- May be affected by leaf spots, rusts and rots. Deer resistant.
- May be grown from seed.
- Native to the Great Plains from North Dakota to Wyoming, Texas and Illinois
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 10 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Penstemon - Beardtongues |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' – 4' (60cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 18" (30cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Southwest, Oklahoma, Texas |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 10 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Penstemon - Beardtongues |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' – 4' (60cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 18" (30cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Southwest, Oklahoma, Texas |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |