Penstemon species (Beard Tongue)

Some penstemon varieties are native to Nevada; however most commercially available types are hybrids. All seem to benefit from full sun, well-drained soil with gravel or sand added, and once to twice weekly watering.

• Ambigua (Prairie Penstemon) — 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; white or pink flowers from June-September
• Barbartus (Beardtongue) — 4 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; red-lavender flowers from June-August
• Eatonii (Firecracker Penstemon) — 3 ft. tall by 18 in. wide; blue-green leaves; red flowers from June-August
• Eriantherus (Crested Tongue Penstemon) — 1 ft. tall by 1 ft. wide; gray-green leaves; lilac flowers
• Hirsutus — 3 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; dark green leaves; lavender flowers from June-July
• Newberryi — 10 in. tall by 12 in. wide; dark green leaves; red or pink flowers in June
• Palmeri — 4 ft. tall by 1 ft. wide; gray-green leaves; pink blooms from June-July
• Strictus (Rocky Mountain Penstemon) — 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; dark green leaves; purple flowers from June-July