Penstemon hirsutus

Common Name: Hairy Beardtongue

Plant Type: Herbaceous

Habitat: Woodland Edge

Light Requirements: sun, part sun

Soil Moisture: mesic, dry

Soil Type: Sand

Height: 1 - 1½ ft

Bloom Time: Early summer

Flower Colour: violet

Germination Requirements: Seed will germinate upon being shifted to 70°F after 90 - 140 days of moist, cold stratification at 40°F. Seed requires light to germinate.

Details/Comments: Carefree plant. Naturalizes in dry open spots. Tends to sprawl.

Common Name (Alt): hairy beard tongue

Picture Copyright: Jim Stasz @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database