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Superb Beardtongue

Penstemon superbus, Plantaginaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

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

Prairie Flameleaf SumacRhus lanceolata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Desert Christmas CactusCylindropuntia leptocaulis
Trap CropBeneficial Insect Habitat
Emory OakQuercus emoryi
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat
Trailing Indigo BushDalea greggii
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Camphor DaisyHeterotheca subaxillaris

Herbaceous perennials competing for similar soil resources and potential chemical interference

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportErosion ControlOrnamental Value

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Superb Beardtongue grow in?

Superb Beardtongue grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Superb Beardtongue?

Good companions for Superb Beardtongue include Prairie Flameleaf Sumac, Desert Christmas Cactus, Emory Oak, Trailing Indigo Bush.

Design guilds with Superb Beardtongue and see companion relationships visually.

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