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Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue
Penstemon barbatus var. praecox 'Pristine Lilac Purple'
Beardtongue
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Upright, clumping variety with large sturdy stems featuring beautiful dark purple flowers in summer. Blooms early with a second heavy bloom in August when the temperatures cool.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Attracts pollinators.
- Low maintenance.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue get?
About 18-24" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue need?
Moderate water use.
Will Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. 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.
Where can I buy Pristine Lilac Purple 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 Pristine Lilac Purple 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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