Hartweg's beardtongue

Penstemon hartwegii

Penstemon

Plantaginaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 3–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Hartweg's beardtongue thrives in partial shade with regular watering during the growing season, though it dislikes waterlogged soil. Plant in well-draining, moderately fertile soil and deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. It is a rewarding perennial for cottage gardens and pollinator beds in mild climates.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Flowers

red

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

6.8 – 8

Temperature

-40° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 36″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Mexico Central

Mexico Gulf

Mexico Northeast

Mexico Southwest

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Hummingbirds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 21, 2022 by anthony abbott (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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