Sour Grapes beardtongue
Penstemon hartwegii 'Sour Grapes'
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
- 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
'Sour Grapes' beardtongue (Penstemon hartwegii 'Sour Grapes') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and containers. 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 early to late spring and again in early to late summer, and hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers. Deer tend to pass it by. It is drought tolerant, so it suits low care beds.
Pairs well with Yarrow, Coneflower, and Rosemary.