Large-flowered Beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus) prefers full sun to partial shade, dry mesic to dry conditions, and poor soil containing rocky material or sand. When Penstemon grandiflorus is a mature plant it can reach heights of 2'. Large-flowered Beardtongue has shades of pink to purple flowers and blooms from May to June.
This plant is endangered in some states and is typically rare to see in the wild. Bumblebees like to visit the flowers for nectar and this plant is well liked by birds. Penstemon grandiflorus is one of the showiest of all Penstemons! In the past Native Americans treated toothaches by chewing the root pulp of this plant and then placing it in the cavity. Large-flowered Beardtongue is loved by the hummingbirds and is drought tolerant.
Other common names include Showy Beardtongue, Pink Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Beardtongue, Canterbury Bells, and Wild Foxglove.
Seeds / Packet: 300
Seeds / Ounce: 14,000
Dormant bare root plants ship each year during optimal transplanting seasons: Spring (April - May) and Fall (October).
Potted plants come in a tray of 38 plants and ship mid-May through mid-July. Click here if you prefer to mix/match up to 6 species in a tray.
*This species may be difficult and/or slow to germinate and grow to maturity. Please note the germination code below.
