Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue)

Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) purple flower, close up of tubular blossoms on a thin stem.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) with many tubular purple flowers on a green stem.

Botanical name: Penstemon sp.

Common name: Beard-tongue

Family: Plantaginaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Most penstemons are herbaceous perennials, the remainder being shrubs or subshrubs.

Similar plants: Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue)


Image gallery: 28 images
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) magenta white flower close up on a green stem
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) magenta white flower clusters growing vertically on a tall green stem
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) purple white flower close up with green narrow leaves behind stem
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) purple flower with white center surrounded by numerous green narrow lance shaped leaves
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) orange flower close up on a tall thin vertical stem.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) tall stem crowded with many tubular orange flowers growing vertically.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) with deep purple tubular flower spike in a close up view.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) with numerous tubular purple flowers clustered along a vertical central stem.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) dark red flower close up on tall green plant branch.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) showing dark red tubular flowers on tall slender green stalks.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) close up purple white flower stalk with narrow green leaves
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) purple and white flowers growing on a tall upright stem
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) with tubular coral red flowers growing along a tall green stem
Penstemon barbatus 'Twizzle'
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) pink white flower cluster in a close up, green leaves background.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) flower cluster with pink edges and a white throat against green foliage.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) maroon flower clusters on green stems and narrow leaf foliage plant
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) cluster of deep maroon tubular flowers rising above slender green pointed leaves
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) dark purple flower close up showing tubular petals and green foliage.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) deep purple flowers emerging from long stems with slender green leaves.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red flower close up showing tubular petals and green stem segments
Penstemon hartwegii
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) purple flower, close up of tubular petal shape and dark violet veins.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) purple flower with delicate throat markings and small fine hairs on surface.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red white flower close up on green foliage background
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) tubular flower with red petals and white center in focus
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) pink flower close up with darker stripes on petals and green leaves
Penstemon hartwegii 'Tubular Bells Rose'
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red tubular flowers and green narrow leaves on thin upright stems.
Penstemon hybride 'Cherry'
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red white flower close up on green leaves background
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) with multiple red and white trumpet-shaped flowers nestled among pointed green foliage.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) with red tubular flower clusters rising above narrow green leafy stems.
Penstemon eatonii
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) pink flower cluster rising above slender green leaves with yellow background
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) pink trumpet flower stems growing alongside yellow flowers in a grassy patch
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red tubular flower close up showing elongated trumpet shaped petal growth
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) tubular red flower cluster reaching upward on a slender green vertical stem.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) magenta white flower close up with green leaves behind
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) magenta white flower clusters positioned above slender green leaves.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red flower close up showing tubular petals and narrow green leaves
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red tubular flower with open petals and dark stamens on green foliage
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red flower close up with fine throat markings and light fuzz.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) flower with vibrant red petals and a throat marked with white lines.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) pink and white close up flower cluster
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) pink and white tubular flower cluster against dense green foliage.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red flower close up against a stone wall background
Penstemon eatonii
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) purple flower, close up. A vivid violet trumpet shaped blossom in focus.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) purple flower with violet tones and a white throat on the petals.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red tubular flower close up on green stem.
Penstemon eatonii
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) red tubular flowers in a close up view on a green stem
Penstemon barbatus 'Twizzle'
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) magenta flower close up with narrow green leaves, soft focus background.
Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue) magenta flower clusters growing alongside thin, pointed green foliage leaves.


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