Andenken an Friedrich Hahn beardtongue
Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 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
'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn' beardtongue (Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Tawny King red-hot poker, Silver feather grass, and Obsidian coral bells.