Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'

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Penstemon barbatus

Beardtongue

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Lavender flowers on loosely formed spires soar above the glossy mounds of foliage.

Height

16-20 Inches

Spread

15 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

June-July

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Dependable bloomer for the summer garden.

When to Divide

spring

Good Companions

Hybrid Sage (Salvia nemorosa), Stonecrop (Sedum ), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Hummingbirds
Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained