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Hairy Beardtongue - Organic

bare-root plants
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$9.50
Item: 7789-A
stock details: bare-root crowns
$25.00
Item: 7789-B
stock details: bare-root crowns
Penstemon hirsutus

16-30" tall.

Shorter than P. digitalis, with fuzzy stems topped by airy clusters of slender tubular nodding 1" lavender flowers with arching white lips. Blossoms beckon the mason bee, as well as leafcutter, carpenter and bumblebees. Also attracts hummingbirds, sphinx moths and butterflies. 

Native to central and eastern North America, beardtongues bridge the gap between late spring and early summer for garden color and pollinator forage. Zone 3.

Maine Grown.
ships in spring
Quick Details
Bloom Color
lavender
Maine Grown
Yes
Lifecycle
perennial
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Hardy to Zone
3
Compare
Compare with other Beardtongues
Variety Product Type Bloom Color Maine Grown Lifecycle Hardy to Zone
Foxglove Beardtongue
Organic 		bare-root plants white Yes perennial 3
Hairy Beardtongue
Organic 		bare-root plants lavender Yes perennial 3
Additional Information

Beardtongues

Plant 8-14" apart in full sun to part shade in fertile medium-dry well-drained soil. Will self sow and develop a nice stand over time. Native to eastern North America.

Herbaceous Perennial Plants

When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.

Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.

For more info:
About planting bare-root perennials

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ship from early March through mid-to-late May, weather depending, beginning with warmer USDA zones.