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Wasatch Penstemon, Beardtongue
Penstemon cyananthus
Wasatch Penstemon, Beardtongue
In stock · from $14.99
Spires of densely packed, tubular, striking sky-blue flowers attract bees and hummingbirds in late spring. Can freely reseed and become competitive in favorable growing conditions. Cold and drought hardy, will not supplemental water after establishing. Tolerates a bit more water than some other penstemon and is less likely to develop rot conditions with irrigation.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-23.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Wasatch Penstemon, Beardtongue get?
About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Wasatch Penstemon, Beardtongue need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Wasatch Penstemon, Beardtongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Wasatch Penstemon, Beardtongue 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.
Is Wasatch Penstemon, Beardtongue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Wasatch Penstemon, Beardtongue 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 Wasatch Penstemon, 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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