Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its early-season color and pollinator appeal. You will see upright, slightly hairy stems topped with open clusters of slender, tubular flowers in shades from white to purple-blue, typically blooming in late spring into early summer.

Plant it where you can enjoy the blooms up close, such as the front of a border, along a path, or tucked into a meadow-style planting. At maturity it generally stays in the 12-24 inch range, so it fits easily among other perennials without overpowering neighbors.

Give it well-drained soil and a site that dries a bit between waterings once established. It performs well in full sun, but also handles partial shade, especially where summers run hot or soils are on the dry side.

After flowering, you can cut back spent stems to tidy the plant and encourage a neat habit. It may self-seed lightly in favorable conditions, which can help you build a natural-looking drift over time. Pair it with other spring to early-summer bloomers and native companions to keep the garden active for bees and butterflies.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 12-24"
• Spread: 12-18"
• Attracts: Butterflies

Shipping

FREE SHIPPING - Classy Groundcovers offers free shipping, and your plants never spend more than three days in transit.

Precise delivery - another benefit from shopping with us is that you know hpw to control exactly when your order will be shipped.

Shipping information that applies to all plants:
- When We Ship
- You May Specify Your Shipping Date
- Lookup Shipping Date and Tracking Information
- Special Delivery Instructions
- Changing Your Shipping Date
- Accepting Delivery
- Unpacking Your Order
- Returns

Care