General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 36 inches
Plant Spread: 36 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Deep, rich burgundy
Flower Time: Other: Summer to first frost.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant

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Common names
  • Beardtongue
  • Beard Tongue
  • Pride of the Mountain
  • Penstemon

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2022-06-24

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: At a local nursery
Date: 2013-06-07
Location: At a local nursery
Date: 2013-06-07

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

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