Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Wildflowers
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Penstemon hirsutus
Family: (Plantaginaceae)
(P) to 2′. Hairy Beard-Tongue. A very hardy Penstemon that is native to eastern North America. Lovely, dusky, pale purple flowers with white lobes add a subtle presence to the spring garden. Leaves are lanceolate and acute. Both leaves and stems are covered by very fine hairs. Sun/partial shade. 3 & 6 & T1