Penstemon hirsutus

Native penstemon, found in rocky areas, thin soils, well drained conditions. Color ranges from white & purple through white & pink to occasionally all white. Smaller than the non-native P. digitalis and P calycosus, it has a "closed throat" appearance from a swelling on the lower side. The native P. pallidus is intermediate in size, all white, and has a gradual widening of the tube. See GoBotany for a quick list of distinguishing features amongst the four species.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Hairy Beardtongue
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Soil: 
Rocky/Stony
Well-drained
Recommended for gardening

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