Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'
Prairie Dusk Beardtongue
- Herbaceous perennial
- Rose-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers
- Tremendous color statement when planted in groups
- Very drought tolerant perennials
- Easy to grow
- Perfect for the perennial border
- Category: Perennial
- Breeder: Ball Horticulture
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 8-12 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Purple
Trumpet shaped flowers, drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Humming-birds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rock Garden |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'
Penstemons should be grown in full sun and very well-drained soil to avoid root rot. Soil fertility need only be average, but a light mulch in winter is recommended. Use Penstemons in the border, for naturalizing, and for cut flowers.