Penstemon tenuis

Also Known As

Beardtongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 18"

planting zones

7a-11

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Penstemon tenuis plant details

Penstemon tenuis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon tenuis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, native plant, rare, self-sowing, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon tenuis

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A multitude of tall spikes of small purplish-pink foxglove like blooms are born in spring on this evergreen native perennial. Great for butterflies, bees and birds. Drought tolerant once established. Reseeds readily.

By: Almost Eden

An EASY to grow SHADE-LOVING Penstemon! What could be better? Well, how about a graceful habit & so many flowers, the branching stems appear as a haze of glowing color. Growing to 2’ tall & 1.5’ wide, this rare & unusual Penstemon comes to us from the Southeastern U.S. The flowers are profuse & a lovely lavender in color. Bright green leaves look more lush than most Penstemons, too. Winter deciduous.