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Blackbeard Beard Tongue
Penstemon 'Blackbeard' PP30052
Beard Tongue
In stock · from $14.99
Dark purple stems hold light lilac purple flowers well above deep purple green leaves that look nearly black. Stays upright throughout the season. Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. Drought tolerant when established.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-22.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Blackbeard Beard Tongue get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blackbeard Beard Tongue need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blackbeard Beard Tongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blackbeard Beard Tongue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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.
Where can I buy Blackbeard Beard Tongue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Blackbeard Beard Tongue 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.