Botanical Name: Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk' | |
Common Name: Prairie Dusk Beardtongue |
Plant Type
Perennial, Wildflower
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds