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Rocky Mountain Beardtongue
Penstemon strictus
Rocky Mountain Beardtongue
In stock · from $15.99
Rocky Mountain beardtongue with spikes of bright blue flowers and evergreen foliage. Long lived and can reseed.
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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
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- 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 Rocky Mountain Beardtongue get?
About 24-30" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Rocky Mountain Beardtongue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Rocky Mountain Beardtongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Rocky Mountain Beardtongue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 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 Rocky Mountain Beardtongue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Rocky Mountain Beardtongue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $15.99. 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 Rocky Mountain 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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