George Home beardtongue
Penstemon 'George Home'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 9
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
'George Home' beardtongue (Penstemon 'George Home') 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. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and draws hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It handles drought and salt well, so it needs little care.
Pairs well with Big bluestem, Evening primrose, and California poppy.