Common Names: Foxglove Beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon hirsutus
 
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Size: Typically grows to a height of 1-2 ft.
Bloom Color: Lavender to pink with Tubular Flowers
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
 
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low to Medium
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
 
Ecological Benefits
Hairy Beardtongue is a valuable addition to Maryland's gardens and natural landscapes. Its tubular lavender to pink flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds, promoting local biodiversity. The unique beard-like structures on the flowers provide a distinctive visual element in gardens while supporting essential pollinator species. As a native perennial, Hairy Beardtongue enhances the ecological and aesthetic value of the state's environments.