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Alberta beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon albertinus
Everything about Penstemon albertinus: cultivation, location, soil needs and maintenance of this vivid blue perennial from western North America.
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.
Yellow beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon confertus
Full guide to Penstemon confertus: cultivation, site selection, soil needs and care for this creamy yellow perennial native to northwestern North America.
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.
PlantaginaceaeFoxglove beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon digitalis
Complete guide to Penstemon digitalis: cultivation, location, soil and care for this tall white-flowered perennial, including the beloved Husker Red cultivar.
PlantaginaceaeFirecracker penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon eatonii
Full guide to Penstemon eatonii: fiery red blooms, drought tolerance, ideal site, winter hardiness, and companion plants for this striking perennial.
Bush penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon fruticosus
Everything about bush penstemon: site, soil, pruning and hardiness. A lavender-blue flowering subshrub for dry and rocky gardens.
PlantaginaceaeGairdner's beardtongue: complete guide
Penstemon gairdneri
Full guide to Penstemon gairdneri: compact habit, lavender blooms, drought tolerance, rock garden culture, and care tips for this elegant beardtongue.
PlantaginaceaeSawsepal penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon glaber
Full guide to Penstemon glaber: deep blue-purple blooms, prairie culture, drought tolerance, winter hardiness, and companion plants for this elegant beardtongue.
Penstemon hartwegii: complete guide
Penstemon hartwegii
Hartweg's penstemon is a striking Mexican perennial with vivid red tubular flowers, 60-90 cm tall, blooming summer through fall. Excellent for borders.
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.
Small-flower penstemon: complete guide
Penstemon procerus
Everything about small-flower penstemon: location, soil, watering needs and hardiness. A fine-textured blue-flowered perennial for sunny borders.
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.
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