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Showy Beardtongue Plant - Penstemon cobaea - 2" Plug

Showy Beardtongue Plant - Penstemon cobaea - 2" Plug

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Bloom Time: May to June

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8

Name: Showy Beardtongue

Scientific Name: Penstemon cobaea

Introducing Showy Beardtongue, a stunning native perennial with large, lavender-purple bell-shaped flowers marked with intricate patterns. This prairie beauty thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8 and produces the largest flowers of any native penstemon.

Showy Beardtongue's preference for well-drained soils makes it excellent for rock gardens, prairie plantings, and sunny borders. Growing 1-2 feet tall, the dramatic flowers can reach 2 inches long.

This native plant is highly attractive to bumblebees and hummingbirds, and its bold flowers make it a standout in any garden setting.

Fun Fact: The striking flower patterns serve as "nectar guides" directing pollinators to the flower's center—visible to bees even in ultraviolet light.

Bring the magnificent Showy Beardtongue to your garden and enjoy some of the most impressive flowers in the penstemon family.

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