Hairy Beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus

Hairy Beardtongue is a perennial native to Eastern North America. It’s an erect plant with hairy stems, hence the name. It’s extremely adaptable and can thrive in a variety of environmental conditions. Basal leaves may persist all winter as its in the plantain family. Flowers are trumpet shaped and lavender to white in color. Bumblebees, hummingbirds and butterflies are frequent visitors. Hairy Beardtongue is a host plant to several checkerspot butterflies, including the Baltimore Checkerspot. This easy to grow plant would be a great addition to a pollinator and native plant garden!