Penstemon smallii / BEARDTONGUE
Penstemon smallii, commonly known as Small's Beardtongue, is a native perennial that is prized for its elegant, bell-shaped flowers, which range in color from pale pink to lavender, blooming in late spring to early summer. The plant features narrow, dark green leaves that form a low, compact mound, providing a neat and attractive backdrop to the delicate flower spikes. Small’s Beardtongue thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings, including borders and rock gardens. It is also highly beneficial to pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its fragrant blooms. With its graceful growth habit, beautiful flowers, and ability to thrive in a range of conditions, Penstemon smallii is a wonderful addition to any garden, offering both beauty and ecological value.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - lavender-pink
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-8
Penstemon smallii, commonly known as Small's Beardtongue, is a native perennial that is prized for its elegant, bell-shaped flowers, which range in color from pale pink to lavender, blooming in late spring to early summer. The plant features narrow, dark green leaves that form a low, compact mound, providing a neat and attractive backdrop to the delicate flower spikes. Small’s Beardtongue thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings, including borders and rock gardens. It is also highly beneficial to pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its fragrant blooms. With its graceful growth habit, beautiful flowers, and ability to thrive in a range of conditions, Penstemon smallii is a wonderful addition to any garden, offering both beauty and ecological value.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - lavender-pink
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-8
Penstemon smallii, commonly known as Small's Beardtongue, is a native perennial that is prized for its elegant, bell-shaped flowers, which range in color from pale pink to lavender, blooming in late spring to early summer. The plant features narrow, dark green leaves that form a low, compact mound, providing a neat and attractive backdrop to the delicate flower spikes. Small’s Beardtongue thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings, including borders and rock gardens. It is also highly beneficial to pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its fragrant blooms. With its graceful growth habit, beautiful flowers, and ability to thrive in a range of conditions, Penstemon smallii is a wonderful addition to any garden, offering both beauty and ecological value.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - lavender-pink
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-8
