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