Small’s Beardtongue

Small’s Beardtongue Penstemon smallii Full to part sun, medium to moderately dry moisture level, sandy or rocky soil, moderately to slightly acid pH.  18-30 inches height, blooms late spring into early summer, reddish-purple flowers with white striped throats. Germination Code:  M Native Region:  Lightly in Ridge and Valley and Blue Ridge Provinces Unlike other penstemons, the flowers extend down into the axils of the leafy stems which gives the plant a bushy appearance.  Blooms longer than the other eastern penstemons.  Short-lived so re-sow every 2-3 years.  Attracts bees. flower;sun;medium;sand flower;sun;medium;rocky flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun;dry;rocky flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;rocky flower;sun/shade;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;rocky

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