Description
Hairy Beard Tongue offers visual drama with lavender flowers that have white tips and purple throats, rising from deep purple stems. A native beauty that thrives in Massachusetts, this perennial features medium green foliage forming a low mound, topped by vibrant flower spikes in early summer. Hairy Beard Tongue is an excellent choice for borders, alpine gardens, or container displays.
Low maintenance and drought tolerant, Hairy Beard Tongue is a magnet for butterflies and thrives in sunny, well-drained spots. It’s best cleaned up in early spring to support vigorous new growth. With its bold colors and resilience, Hairy Beard Tongue provides dependable summer charm in Massachusetts landscapes.
Each plant comes in a 1 quart growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Penstemon hirsutus
Color: purple
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: around an inch per week
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 3 – 7
Plant Shape: tall flower, low mound
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (3'), width (10″)
Blooming Season: early summer
Growth Rate: fast
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