Penstemon virgatus
‘Blue Buckle’
at Digging Dog

Stiff Beard Tongue

Penstemon

Beard Tongue

Among the most exuberantly blooming plants this side of the Mississippi, Penstemon is part of the enchantment of the West. A member of the Snapdragon family, even cultivated varieties retain a natural air, with dainty, long trumpet flowers and five (pent) prominent stamens.

Sturdy and easily grown, species vary from 1 to 5 ft. tall, and range in color from white to pink to purple to deep wine redone for every sunny spot. Trim after the first bloom to encourage a repeat flowering, and cut to the crown in winter for bushy growth next season.

Penstemon virgatus ‘Blue Buckle’ 

Standing proudly, the stiff upright stems showcase crowded clusters of large blue-violet blooms with lighter purple markings. Rising above gleaming and narrow dark green leaves, its uninhibited floral display promises to attract people and hummingbirds alike.

Just right for edging a path, in the rockery or gracing a container, this impressive low growing perennial is a recent Jelitto Seeds introduction whose stalwart nature can easily handle heat, drought and cold.

Blooms July–September.

Size: 15" high x 12" wide; hardy to zone 6.

AVAILABLE MAY 2008

Penstemon virgatus Blue Buckle (P-1192)
Each $6.00
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