Penstemon hirsutus

Hairy Beardtongue

Clusters of lavender trumpet-shaped flowers on downy stem. Larvel host and/or nectar source for Euphydryas phaeton (Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly)

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Drought Tolerant
    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
    • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Savanna
    • Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Purple
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Raceme
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg