| Common Name: |
Smooth Beard-tongue |
| Scientific Name: |
Penstemon laevigatus, syn. Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon laevigatus subsp. digitalis |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Eastern Smooth Beardtongue, Smooth Penstemon, Smooth Beardtongue, Eastern Penstemon, Hairy Beardtongue, Pride of the Mountain |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Size: |
To 1 1/4 in. |
| Bloom Shape: |
Two-lipped, tubular flowers borne in panicles atop erect, rigid stems |
| Bloom Season: |
Mid-spring to early summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Basal leaves are elliptic and stem leaves are lance-shaped to oblong |
| Height of Plant: |
3-5 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1 1/2-2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 6 - 8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun, part-sun, part-shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Moist |
| Soil Type: |
Organic, moist |
| Soil pH: |
Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
| Native Range: |
Rich woods and fields? |
| Usage: |
Special value to native bees |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Debi Bradford |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |