Grand Mesa Beardtongue, Grand Mesa Penstemon, Tiger Beardtongue
Native to western Colorado, Penstemon mensarum (Grand Mesa Beardtongue) is an evergreen perennial boasting showy spires of brilliant cobalt blue flowers, a shade of blue rarely seen in gardens. Blooming for several weeks in late spring and early summer, they rise on upright stems well above a compact basal rosette. The tubular flowers attract scores of hummingbirds, bumblebees, and other beneficial pollinators. The shiny blue-green foliage turns reddish-orange in the fall. The beautiful flowers and handsome evergreen foliage make Penstemon mensarum attractive for ornamental and landscape plantings. Easy to grow, fuss-free, and water-wise, it is perfect for perennial borders, rock gardens, and xeriscape gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 10 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Beardtongue, Penstemon |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Colorado, Rocky Mountains |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 10 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Beardtongue, Penstemon |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Colorado, Rocky Mountains |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Penstemon mensarum (Grand Mesa Beardtongue) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Penstemon mensarum (Grand Mesa Beardtongue) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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