dissected beard tongue - Penstemon dissectus

Synonyms: cutleaf beardtongue, grit beardtongue,

USDA Plant Code: PEDI7
Light Requirement: full sun - part shade
Soil Moisture: medium/moist
Leaves: deciduous
Protected Plant: yes
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: forb/herb,
Hardiness Zone: 8a
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: no
Riparian Buffers: no
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: yes
Butterflies and Moths: yes
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: purple
Bloom Period: spring/summer
Fragrant: no
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