Botanical Name: Penstemon spectabilis | Add |
Common Name: Royal Beard Tongue |
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds