Penstemon smallii
Category: Perennials, Natives
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12 in
Bloom Color: Lavender
White throated rosy lavender trumpet flowers throughout summer
Rich green foliage
Short-lived perennial, allow it to reseed
Small’s beardtongue (Penstemon smallii) is a stunning perennial for the garden border or shady woodland edge in summer. It develops robust stems that can grow 18-28″ tall, topped by exceptionally showy, pale lavender-violet to purplish-pink flowers, often in terminal clusters of 50 flowers or more. Its foliage is also a vibrant green that contrasts nicely with the flowers. Small’s beardtongue does best in well-drained to dry soils and partial shade to full sun locations.
Penstemon smallii
Category: Perennials, Natives
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12 in
Bloom Color: Lavender
White throated rosy lavender trumpet flowers throughout summer
Rich green foliage
Short-lived perennial, allow it to reseed
Small’s beardtongue (Penstemon smallii) is a stunning perennial for the garden border or shady woodland edge in summer. It develops robust stems that can grow 18-28″ tall, topped by exceptionally showy, pale lavender-violet to purplish-pink flowers, often in terminal clusters of 50 flowers or more. Its foliage is also a vibrant green that contrasts nicely with the flowers. Small’s beardtongue does best in well-drained to dry soils and partial shade to full sun locations.
