Penstemon grandiflorus ‘Prairie Jewel’
Penstemon grandiflorus 'Prairie Jewel' is a beardtongue with tall stems of lavender-pink to deep purple flowers and green-blue foliage.
Penstemon grandiflorus ‘Prairie Jewel’ is an improved large beardtongue with succulent-like blue-green-grey foliage with tall spikes of white to lavender-pink to deep purple tubular flowers that bloom from late spring to late summer. Stems can reach 18 to 36 inches tall. Deadheading in the first two years encourages stronger plants. Requires very well-drained soil. Use in the mid to back of the border for vertical appeal, in the pollinator garden, and in the vase. Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Common Name: Large Beardtongue
Family: Scrophulariaceae (The Figwort Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Lavender
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Foliage Colour: Green, Bluish, Silver
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
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Fragrance: No
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Benefits: Hummingbirds Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Upland, Mountain. Roadsides and in other open, sunny, disturbed areas.
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