Exposure • Sun • Part sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Dry • Average

Growth Rate in the Garden • Medium

Nature Attraction • Butterflies • Hummingbirds • Bees

Season of Interest (Foliage) • Fall

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Spring • Summer

Foliage Attribute • Fall Interest

Bloom Color • White • Purple

Attributes • Long Blooming • Drought Tolerant • Rock Garden

Water Requirements • Requires excellent drainage, drought tolerant

Penstemon 'Prairie Twilight'

Beardtongue

This Blooms of Bressingham are very showy with masses of tubular lavender flowers with white tips. The burgundy stems compliment the flower color nicely. This plant is noted for its beauty and the ability to withstand tough winters. Fall foliage interest with the mahogany hues adds another characteristic of this plant, making it irresistable to add to your perennial garden.

Penstemon (pen'-steh-mon)

Family: Scrophulariaceae · Common Name: Beardtongue

This large group has both low-growing and upright-growing plants. The tubular flowers are mainly red, pink or lavender, but some have yellow flowers. The flowers line the spikes, some nodding gently, others facing straight out. All need well-drained soil.