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P008S Beardtongue
Penstemon mexicali 'P008S' Red Rocks®
Beardtongue
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Spires of vibrant deep pink flowers bloom above a mound of narrow, dark green foliage throughout the summer. Highly attractive to pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Tolerates a range of soils and does well in hot dry locations. Best flowering in full sun with some irrigation through the driest months.
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Plant facts
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.
Quick answers
How big does P008S Beardtongue get?
About 12-18" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does P008S Beardtongue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does P008S Beardtongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will P008S 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.
Is P008S Beardtongue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy P008S 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 P008S 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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