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Royal Beard Tongue

Penstemon Spectabilis

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Overview

The Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon spectabilis) is an eye-catching perennial native to California. This drought-tolerant plant showcases lush spikes of purple tubular flowers reaching up to 2-3 feet in height. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it’s ideal in US hardiness zones 7-10. Its bloom season spans spring to early summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Requires well-draining soil. Space plants approximately 18 inches apart to allow for mature spread.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Type PerennialClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it‚Äôs ideal in US hardiness zones 7-10
Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — Requires well-draining soilRoyal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — Its bloom season spans spring to early summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterfliesRoyal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — The Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon spectabilis) is an eye-catching perennial native to CaliforniaRoyal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — This drought-tolerant plant showcases lush spikes of purple tubular flowers reaching up to 2-3 feet in heightPenstemon SpectabilisPenstemon Spectabilis+18

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Plantaginaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it‚Äôs ideal in US hardiness zones 7-10
Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — Requires well-draining soil
Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — Its bloom season spans spring to early summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies
Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — The Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon spectabilis) is an eye-catching perennial native to California
Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — This drought-tolerant plant showcases lush spikes of purple tubular flowers reaching up to 2-3 feet in height
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
Penstemon Spectabilis
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