Pike's Peak Purple® Beardtongue 'P007S'
Family: Plantaginaceae
(Plantain Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-8
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Height: 15 inches
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Spread: 12-14 inches
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Bloom Time: June to September
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Bloom: purple trumpets
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Light: full sun to part sun
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Soil: average or sandy
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Moisture: medium to dry; drought tolerant
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Use: borders in cottage gardens, rock
gardens; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Care: deadhead to prolong bloom
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Concerns: low maintenance
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Native to: hybrid cultivar of mexican and
american wild penstemons
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Notes: narrow, dark green leaves form
mound; deer and rabbit resistant
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden B144
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