Firebird beardtongue
Penstemon hartwegii 'Firebird'
USDA zones6 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
- Bloom color
- Yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Firebird' beardtongue (Penstemon hartwegii 'Firebird') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and containers. 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. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Red-hot poker, Yarrow, and Lavender.