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White Beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon albidus
Discover white beardtongue (Penstemon albidus) - elegant perennial with white to cream flowers. Drought-resistant, perfect for prairie and dry gardens.
PlantaginaceaeNarrowleaf beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon angustifolius
Narrowleaf beardtongue (Penstemon angustifolius) is a drought-tolerant perennial with pink-blue flowers, perfect for dry, sunny borders and prairie-style gardens.
Longsepal Beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon calycosus
Discover longsepal beardtongue (Penstemon calycosus) - beautiful perennial with lilac-blue flowers. For partial shade and moist soil. Ideal for naturalized.
Wasatch beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon cyananthus
Wasatch beardtongue (Penstemon cyananthus) is a striking perennial with intensely blue flowers, native to the Wasatch Mountains of Utah and Wyoming.
PlantaginaceaeHotrock penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon deustus
Hotrock penstemon (Penstemon deustus) is a tough perennial with creamy-white flowers, native to dry rocky slopes of the western United States, perfect for xeric gardens.
Penstemon hirsutus: complete guide to Hairy Beardtongue
Penstemon hirsutus
Hairy beardtongue is a reliable perennial with beautiful tubular flowers. Learn everything about growing, maintenance and perfect conditions.
PlantaginaceaeMountain blue penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon laetus
Full care guide for Penstemon laetus, the mountain blue penstemon from California and Oregon. Planting, watering, pruning and garden design tips.
PlantaginaceaeMountain pride penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon newberryi
Full guide to Penstemon newberryi, the mountain pride beardtongue. Rock garden care, planting, watering, pruning and companion plant ideas.
PlantaginaceaePalmer's penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon palmeri
Full guide to Penstemon palmeri, the fragrant tall beardtongue of the American Southwest. Planting, care, pruning and companion plant ideas.
PlantaginaceaeRoezl's penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon roezlii
Roezl's penstemon is a compact perennial with striking tubular flowers in purple-blue. Native to Oregon, California and Nevada; ideal for dry, sunny gardens.
PlantaginaceaeRydberg's beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon rydbergii
Rydberg's beardtongue is a robust perennial with rich purple tubular flowers, native to mountain meadows across the western United States. Hardy and wildlife-friendly.
PlantaginaceaeRoyal penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon speciosus
Royal penstemon is one of the most spectacular beardtongues, with large cobalt-blue tubular flowers. Native to the western US; thrives in dry, sunny gardens and borders.
Venus penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon venustus Douglas ex Lindl.
Venus penstemon (Penstemon venustus) is a shrubby perennial with stunning purple flowers, native to the Pacific Northwest. Learn how to grow this drought-tolerant beauty.
Whipple's penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon whippleanus A.Gray
Whipple's penstemon (Penstemon whippleanus) is a striking alpine perennial with dark purple flowers from the Rocky Mountains. Grow this tough mountain species.
Wilcox's penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon wilcoxii Rydb.
Wilcox's penstemon (Penstemon wilcoxii) is a robust Pacific Northwest native with lavender-blue flowers. Grow this adaptable and underrated beardtongue.
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