4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Penstemon grandiflorus

Large Beardtongue

Large blue-lavender flowers give a spectacular display. Green foliage.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Dry soils in full sun. Great for the naturalized garden, perennial border.

Interesting Information
Penstemon is derived from pente, five, and stemon, stamen, meaning five stamens. Listed as being endangered in a number of midwestern states, seed propagated.

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color Purple		Foliage Color Glossy Green
Height 20-24 Inches		Spread 8-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8		Patented No

Callirhoe involucrata (Poppy Mallow )	Solidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod )
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Purple	Landscape Interest • Hummingbird • Butterfly	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Dry
Missouri Native • Missouri Native	Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Rabbit Resistant • Deer Resistant	Season of Interest (Flowering) • May • June