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Beaked Penstemon

Penstemon rostriflorus, Plantaginaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Stillman's CoreopsisLeptosyne stillmanii
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
Big Bend BluebonnetLupinus havardii
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Foothill PenstemonPenstemon heterophyllus

Congeneric penstemons compete for identical resources and pollinators

Uses

Functions

Attracts HummingbirdsSupports Native Leaf-Cutter BeesFeeds Hoverfly AdultsProvides Nectar For Hawk MothsAttracts Minute Parasitic Wasps

Common Questions

What zones does Beaked Penstemon grow in?

Beaked Penstemon grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Beaked Penstemon?

Good companions for Beaked Penstemon include Stillman's Coreopsis, Big Bend Bluebonnet.

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