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Bridge's Penstemon Beardtongue
Penstemon rostriflorus
Bridge's Penstemon Beardtongue
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Thin, light green leaves are obscured by clouds of scarlet red tubular flowers that can bloom from late July into October. Adaptive to many soil types but prefers not excessively moist conditions. Native and long-lived. Easy to care for and highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- 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 Bridge's Penstemon Beardtongue get?
About 24-30" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Bridge's Penstemon Beardtongue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Bridge's Penstemon Beardtongue need?
Low water use.
Will Bridge's 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.
Where can I buy Bridge's Penstemon 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 Bridge's 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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