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Delft Blue Riding Hood Beardtongue
Penstemon schmidel 'Delft Blue Riding Hood' PP23065
Beardtongue
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This Beardtongue forms a low clump of thick, glossy green foliage with upright spikes appearing in early summer. The flowers are blue-violet.
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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 Delft Blue Riding Hood Beardtongue get?
About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Delft Blue Riding Hood Beardtongue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Delft Blue Riding Hood Beardtongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Delft Blue Riding Hood 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 Delft Blue Riding Hood Beardtongue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Delft Blue Riding Hood 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 Delft Blue Riding Hood 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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