Alberta beardtongue
Penstemon albertinus
Alberta beardtongue is a hardy native perennial that produces vivid tubular blue-purple flowers beloved by hummingbirds and bees. Plant it in well-drained soil in a partially sunny to sunny location and water sparingly once established. It is a low-maintenance addition to rock gardens, native plantings, or pollinator borders in northern climates.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
blue
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 15, 2018 by Anton Luru (cc-by-sa)
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