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Prairie Dusk Beardtongue
Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'
Beardtongue
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This hybrid selection was developed in Nebraska, chosen for its hardiness and ease of growth. Plants form a low clump of green foliage, with upright spikes appearing in early summer. Flowers are vivid purple trumpets, attractive in the border and useful for cutting.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Prairie Dusk Beardtongue get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Prairie Dusk Beardtongue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Prairie Dusk Beardtongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Prairie Dusk Beardtongue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Prairie Dusk Beardtongue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Prairie Dusk Beardtongue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Prairie Dusk Beardtongue wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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