Product Specifications

• Product name: Penstemon calycosus - Calico Beardtongue #1
• Native status: Native
• Height: 1-3 ft
• Width: 2 ft
• Can be maintained to desired size: No
• Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
• Soil moisture: Average, medium to wet
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Erosion control: Yes
• Hardiness zone: 5 to 8
• Deer resistance: High
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Semi Evergreen
• Groundcover: No
• Fragrant: Yes
• Fruit: No
• Attracts birds: Yes
• Attractive flowers: Yes
• Larval host plant: Yes
• Attracts pollinators: Yes
• Fall foliage: Yes

The Calico Beardtongue is an herbaceous perennial that features snapdragon-like flowers, which range from violet to purple, that blooms from late spring to early summer. The fall foliage is purple or green.