desert beardtongue
Penstemon pseudospectabilis
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Desert beardtongue (Penstemon pseudospectabilis) is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows as a bushy plant with shocking pink flowers and large, crisp, evergreen leaves. The bright blooms attract hummingbirds and bees. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with California poppy, Star of persia, and Heavy Metal switchgrass.
Native range
AZ, CA, NM, and UT.