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Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus)

Penstemon hirsutus is a clump-forming perennial with tubular, lavender-pink to purplish flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with good aeration. Tolerates poor soils.

Temperature

Ideal Growing Range

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with good aeration. Tolerates poor soils.

Temperature

Ideal Growing Range

15-25 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Grows during the warm season, may go dormant in winter.

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate to ovate, hairy

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Bartramia concinna Salisb.
Chelone hirsuta L.
Chelone pubescens (Aiton) J.Parm.
Penstemon amplexicaulis Moench
Penstemon latifolius Hoffmanns.
Penstemon longifolius Scheele
Penstemon mackayanus Knowles & Westc.
Penstemon pubescens Aiton
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyPlantaginaceae
  • genusPenstemon
  • speciesPenstemon hirsutus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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