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Purple Riding Hood Beardtongue
Penstemon schmidel 'Purple Riding Hood' PP23067
Beardtongue
In stock · from $14.99
Forms a low clump of thick, glossy green foliage, with upright spikes appearing in early summer. Flowers are purple trumpets. Long blooming.
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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
- 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 Purple Riding Hood Beardtongue get?
About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Purple Riding Hood Beardtongue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Purple Riding Hood Beardtongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Purple 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 Purple Riding Hood Beardtongue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Purple Riding Hood 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 Purple 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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