Beardlip Penstemon 'Pristine Blue'
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Penstemon barbatus 'Pristine Blue'
Penstemon barbatus, commonly called bearded penstemon or beardlip penstemon, is native to rocky slopes and open woodlands from Utah and Colorado to Arizona, Texas, and Mexico. It is a clump-forming perennial that typically grows 1.5-3’ tall. Loose terminal racemes of reddish-orange, two-lipped, tubular flowers (to 2” long) atop erect, rigid stems bloom from late spring well into summer. The lower, reflexed lip typically has a covering of dense yellow or white hairs. Clasping, narrow, lance-shaped to linear, willow-like, medium green stem leaves (2-6” long). Oblong to ovate basal foliage generally retains some green color over winter. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.
'Pristine Blue' features stunning, showy deep blue flowers that appear in late summer and continue through the early fall. For best results, plant in moist, well-draining soil. However, it can tolerate neutral, alkaline or acidic soils and adapts well to poor soils. Throughout the growing season, remove the spent blooms to encourage new ones to appear. Prune back the entire plant during the late fall after the blooming season has ended to prepare for winter.
Space Pristine Blue Beardtongue about 18 inches apart when growing it in borders or a mass planting. In a container, Pristine Blue Beardtongue makes a beautiful focal point.
Height: 10"-15"
Spread: 15"-20"
Bloom: June-September
Light: Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas, United States
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
