Beardtongue is a clumping native herbaceous perennial with rigid upright stems and green lance-shaped foliage. Loose raceme of small tubular white flowers bloom mid spring to early summer. Grows best in partial sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 3' - 5' Spread: 1.5’ - 2' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils.LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop IMAGE: Eric Hunt, Penstemon digitalis, CC BY-SA 4.0
