Description
Beardtongue is a clumping native herbaceous perennial with rigid upright stems and green lance-shaped foliage. Loose raceme of small tubular white to pale lavender flowers bloom mid spring to early summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
3′ – 5′ |
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Spread: |
1.5’ – 2′ |
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Spacing: |
2′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
IMAGE: Eric Hunt, Penstemon digitalis, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Antony-22, Flowers of California Woods Cincinnati June 2023u, CC BY-SA 4.0
