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Large-flowered Beardtongue

Penstemon grandiflorus, Plantaginaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Whipple's PenstemonPenstemon whippleanus
Pollinator Sharing
Silvery LupineLupinus argenteus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Perennial Yellow WoundwortStachys recta
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Drummond's OnionAllium drummondii
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Ponderosa PinePinus ponderosa

Pine needle chemistry and canopy shade inhibit prairie wildflower establishment

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportPrairie RestorationCut FlowersHummingbird Attraction

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound HealingRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Large-flowered Beardtongue grow in?

Large-flowered Beardtongue grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Large-flowered Beardtongue?

Good companions for Large-flowered Beardtongue include Whipple's Penstemon, Silvery Lupine, Perennial Yellow Woundwort, Drummond's Onion.

Design guilds with Large-flowered Beardtongue and see companion relationships visually.

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