Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus)
Hairy Beardtongue is a 1' to 2' tall, spring flowering native perennial wildflower. The showy, slim, tubular flowers have 5 lavender spreading lips. The flowers occur in open, spreading, and terminal clusters. This plant grows in full sun to part shade and dry to moist soil moisture sites. It is a great landscaping plant.
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) |
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| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
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| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Native |
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| Average height | 1-2ft |
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| RNS Region | 1;2 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 3968000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 248000 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 3000 |
| Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Deer Resistant;Nectar Source; |



























