Penstemon grandiflorus
Grand Flowered Beardtongue
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Shop Available PenstemonItem #: 11647
Zones: 4a to 8b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 24" tall
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
We love Penstemon grandiflorus! Of course, what's not to like about any plant with the specific epithet of grandiflorus (grand flowers). Penstemon grandiflorus is a North American native that ranges from Minnesota, all the way south to the Texas hill country. In late April (NC), the small, glaucous rosette gives rise to 2' tall spikes of large bell-shaped flowers...truly stunning. In wet, humid climates like ours, Penstemon grandiflorus should be reserved for a well drained rock or crevice style garden with gravely soil. Penstemon grandiflorus is a great nectar source for both hummingbirds and native bumblebees, and if that's not enough, Native Americans chew on the roots for toothache relief. Flower color ranges from pink to white, but our plants are seed grown from a white-flowered form.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Penstemon
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Spring
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants , White Garden
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , North American Native Plants , Plants that Attract Birds , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Texas Native Plants , United States Native Plants