Large Beardtongue

Penstemon grandiflorus
Large Beardtongue
Typical Height
24" to 48"
Light Preference
  • Sun
Moisture Preference
  • Dry
Bloom Season
  • Spring
Known Toxicity
Caution: may be incomplete
  • None

Host plant to several butterflies.

A smaller, more delicate penstemon variety (penstemon hirsuitis) tolerates a bit more shade and is suited to mass plantings. Penstamon digitalis has more delicate white blossoms and does better in clay soils comparatively.