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Sharpsepal Beardtongue

Sharpsepal Beardtongue (Penstemon tenuis)
Master Gardener Notes
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Blooms March to June. In the spring this Penstemon puts on masses of 3/4″ pink-purple flowers, and there is a chance for rebloom in the fall. Although it can handle full sun it performs best with partial shade.
Category: Seasonal Color Life Cycle: perennial
Foliage: evergreen Flower Color: Purple
Friut Bearing? Yes Fragrant? No
Water Needs: medium Sun Exposture: Full Sun,Partial Sun
Size and Spacing: 1’ tall x 1-1/2’ wide
Best Time to Plant: Spring
Pests or Problems: Has the potential to reseed freely
Propagation: Seed
Special Interest: Bees,Butterflies,Hummingbirds,Deer Resistant
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  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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