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Penstemon barbatus (Beardlip penstemon)

Penstemon barbatus Photo/Illustration: Charles Mann


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Penstemon barbatus PEN-steh-mon bar-BAY-tus Common Name: Beardlip penstemon Genus: Penstemon
This erect perennial has basal rosettes and stems bearing lance-shaped mid-green leaves. The plant bears long panicles of scarlet or yellow flowers from early summer to early autumn.
 Care: Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade.
 Propagation: Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid-summer. Divide in spring.
 Problems: Powdery mildew, rust, leaf spots, and Southern blight. Slugs and snails may damage young plants.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Adaptable
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Native; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Fall; Summer
Flower Color Red Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Style , Rock Garden, Xeric Bed
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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