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Eastern Smooth Beardtongue

Penstemon Laevigatus

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Overview

Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon laevigatus) is a perennial herb with tubular, pale lavender to pink flowers. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it stands 2-3 feet tall and prefers full sun to part shade. This low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil. Its attractive foliage and showy blooms make it an excellent choice for borders, attracting bees and hummingbirds while being deer-resistant. USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — Its attractive foliage and showy blooms make it an excellent choice for borders
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — Penstemon laevigatus requires minimal care once establishedEastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — showing a preference for sites that provide morning sunlight and afternoon shadeEastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — This North American native typically flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — which are predominantly lavender to pale pink and exhibit a smooth textureEastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — particularly in hotter climates.<br><br>The plant is characterized by its tubular flowersEastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — attracting bees and hummingbirds while being deer-resistant+28

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Plantaginaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — Its attractive foliage and showy blooms make it an excellent choice for borders
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — Penstemon laevigatus requires minimal care once established
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — showing a preference for sites that provide morning sunlight and afternoon shade
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — This North American native typically flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — which are predominantly lavender to pale pink and exhibit a smooth texture
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — particularly in hotter climates.<br><br>The plant is characterized by its tubular flowers
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — attracting bees and hummingbirds while being deer-resistant
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon laevigatus) is a perennial herb with tubular
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — Blooming from late spring to early summer
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — scientifically known as Penstemon laevigatus
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — a notable variance from the typically hairy beardtongues
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — This Penstemon prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full to partial sun
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — Blooming in late spring to early summer, it stands 2-3 feet tall and prefers full sun to part shade
Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon Laevigatus) — pale lavender to pink flowers
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