Penstemon grandiflorus
Common name: Large-Flowered Beardtongue
Large-flowered Beardtongue prefers full sun to part shade, dry mesic to dry conditions, and poor soil containing rocky material or sand. This plant grows from 1-3’ and blooms shades of pink to purple flowers in May and June. This is one of the showiest of all Penstemons. Large-flowered Beardtongue is loved by the hummingbirds and bees and is drought tolerant. Other common names include Canterbury Bells, and Wild Foxglove.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Sandy Soils
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
Lavender
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot