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.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 10 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Penstemon, Beardtongue |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, South Dakota, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 10 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Penstemon, Beardtongue |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, South Dakota, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Penstemon grandiflorus (Large Beardtongue) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Penstemon grandiflorus (Large Beardtongue) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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