Alice Hindley beardtongue
Penstemon 'Alice Hindley'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Alice Hindley' beardtongue (Penstemon 'Alice Hindley') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it, and it tolerates drought and salt. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Tawny King red-hot poker, Silver feather grass, and Agapanthus.