Desert Beardtongue (Penstemon pseudospectabilis) is an amazing penstemon variety for difficult, dry sites and features profusions of deep pink flowers and evergreen foliage! It will vigourously reseed and fill in the surrounding area, making it an excellent choice for dry xeric gardens, rock gardens, beds and borders, difficult banks or slopes, or containers.
Expected 2025 Availability- Late April
Desert Beardtongue
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Mature Size: 30 - 36" tall and 16 - 18" wide
Spacing: 18 - 24" apart
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Season: May - June
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Soils: Requires well-drained sand or loam soils. Does not like overly fertile soils or clay.
Plants in the Penstemon genus are known host plants for 19 species of pollinators in northern Utah. Penstemons also provide nectar for a wide variety of pollinators, including hummingbirds.