PENSTEMON angustifolius (Narrow-Leaved Beardtongue)
Penstemon Angustifolius commonly known as ‘Narrow-Leaved Beardtongue’. It is native to the west-central United States, including the Great Plains. Plants are long-lived, have fine-textured, pine needle-like evergreen foliage and bloom in late spring/early summer. This species grows on grasslands and in sandy habitat types, such as dunes. Plant can be used in landscaping and as a garden plant in xeriscaping situations. The Lakota people used the flowers to make blue dye for painting moccasins.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 8,125 | 125 |
| 1OZ | 16,250 | 250 |
| 1/4LB | 65,000 | 1,000 |
| 1/2LB | 130,000 | 2,000 |
| 1LB | 260,000 | 4,000 |
| 5LB | 1,300,000 | 20,000 |
Scientific Name: Penstemon Angustifolius
Common Name: Narrow-Leaved Beardtongue
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Plantaginaceae
Native Range: West-central United States
Height: 4 to 20 "
Spread: 12 "
Habitat: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas
Zone: 4-8
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer
Attracts: Pollinators, Hummingbirds
Resistant: Deer
Characteristics: Cut Flowers
Flower Color: Pink, Purple
Water Requirement: Low
Soil Type: Sandy soils or light loams
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Advantage: Easy to grow, Low maintenance
Uses: Landscaping, Garden Plants, Patio and Containers