Penstemon, Gulf Coast

Penstemon tenuis
  • Also Known As: Brazos Penstemon, Gulf Coast Beardtongue
  • Botanical Name: Penstemon tenuis
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Partial Shade, Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Low, Medium
  • Ornamental Color: Pink
  • Native or Adapted: Native
  • Wildlife Value: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds
  • Season: Spring, Summer
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Upright
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 1' - 4'
  • Plant Height: 2' - 4'

Description

Best penstemon for poorly drained soils. Grows well paired with columbine.

Penstemon, Gulf Coast Photos

    • Penstemon tenuis Photo taken by: Brian Geck, NCTCOG
    • Penstemon tenuis Photo taken by: Bob O'Kennon, Bot. Res. Instit. of TX
    • Penstemon tenuis Photo taken by: Crysta Guzman, NCTCOG
    • Penstemon tenuis Photo taken by: Laura Sinclair
    • Penstemon tenuis Photo taken by: Laura Sinclair
    • Penstemon tenuis Photo taken by: Laura Sinclair
    • Penstemon tenuis Photo taken by: Laura Sinclair
    • Penstemon tenuis Photo taken by: Laura Sinclair
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