Penstemon superbus
superb beardtongue
Flower Colors
Description
A bushy, semi-evergreen perennial to 1.2m, with lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Spikes of wide-flaring, tubular, coral red to deep pink flowers are produced in late spring and early summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
ClumpingBushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamChalkSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds