Beardtongue is a clumping native herbaceous perennial with rigid upright stems and green lance-shaped foliage. Loose raceme of small tubular white flowers bloom mid spring to early summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
Height: |
3' - 5' |
Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
Spacing: |
2' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
IMAGE: Eric Hunt, Penstemon digitalis, CC BY-SA 4.0