Penstemon ambiguus
Also Known As
- Bush Penstemon
- Pink Plains Beardtongue
- Sand Penstemon
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Penstemon ambiguus plant details
Penstemon ambiguus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon ambiguus
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon ambiguus
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Gardening facts about Penstemon ambiguus plant
How to Grow Penstemon ambiguus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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See other plant types of Penstemon for your garden
aka Penstemon ambiguus subsp. laevissimus, Pink Plains Beardtongue
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 9"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional
aka Pinto Beardtongue
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Pinto Beardtongue
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Firecracker Penstemon
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 8"-14"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Lilac Beardstongue, Lilac Penstemon
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-24"
Width: 8"-24"
- sun
- regular
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