Rondo Mix Beardtongue
Penstemon barbatus
PEN-steh-mon BAR-bay-tus
Perennials: Flower
Beardtongue
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Unlike many of the taller selections, this one is ruggedly hardy in colder regions.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Trumpet
Characteristics
Type
Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Seed propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide