Penstemon glaber var. glaber

Penstemon glaber var. glaber var. glaber

var. glaber

Penstemon

Plantaginaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Smooth beardtongue is a sturdy native perennial well-adapted to the Great Plains, tolerating cold winters and dry summers with moderate watering. Plant it in well-drained soil in a sunny to partly shaded border or meadow garden for best flowering results. It is a wonderful choice for attracting hummingbirds and pollinators to your landscape.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Flowers

purple

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply And Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 8

Temperature

-25° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Montana

Nebraska

North Dakota

South Dakota

Wyoming

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Hummingbirds

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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