Long-blooming, showy, abundant spikes of large purple flowers that are a valuable source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The vigorous, bushy, compact habit makes this a great plant for perennial borders, rock gardens, and containers. Blooms are a lovely addition to cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. A Monrovia exclusive.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing |
12 (in) - 15 (in) |
| Water Needs |
Low |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Salt |
| Attracts |
Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Harlequin™ Purple Beardtongue | Penstemon 'TNPENHPU' PPAF || Long-blooming, showy, abundant spikes of large purple flowers that are a valuable source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The vigorous, bushy, compact habit makes this a great plant for perennial borders, rock gardens, and containers. Blooms are a lovely addition to cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. A Monrovia exclusive.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer,
Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Plant of Merit, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers