Small’s beardtongue
Penstemon smallii
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About
Numerous, tube-shaped, dark-pink to purple, white-throated flowers are borne on upright, branched stalks up to 2 1/2 ft. high. Prefers part shade to sun and moist to dry soils. Blooms May to July.
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Ecological importance
Attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
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Why Courtney loves it
I love Small’s beardtongue because it is a little more petite than other beardtongues and because it blooms for weeks longer than other beardtongues. An excellent plant for the front of the garden!