Hairy Beardtongue

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Hairy Beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus

Common Name(s)

Hairy Beardtongue

Family

Plantaginaceae

Genus

Penstemon

Full Scientific Name

Penstemon hirsutus

Author

(Linnaeus) Willdenow

Native Range

ON, QC

Introduced Range

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Wildflower

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Texture: Clay, Sand

Moisture Requirements: Dry, Normal

Drought Tolerant: No

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Boreal Shield, Mixedwood Plains

Natural Habitat(s): Woodland, Savannah, Prairie/Meadow/Field, Alvar, Rocky Bluff

Human Habitat(s): Rooftop Garden (drought tolerant/shallow rooted), Bird

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 30 cm

Maximum Height: 90 cm

Bloom Time: May - Jul

Flower Colour(s): Purple|Pink

Showy Flowers: Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds: No

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers: No

Fragrant Foliage: No

Fall Colour(s): No

Bark: No

Poisonous to Humans:

Thorns or Prickles: No

Attracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds, Bees

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species:

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: Insect Relationships: The following study by Michigan State University detailed insects that were attracted to specific native plant species. The following insects were shown to be attracted to this plant ""Natural Enemies Attracted: Medium numbers of Chalcidoidea and Orius insidiosus. Small numbers of Braconidae, Aeolothripidae, Cynipoidea and Empididae. Pests Attracted: Large numbers of lygus bugs. Medium numbers of thrips. Small numbers of root-maggot flies, froghoppers, aphids and leafhoppers. Bees attracted: Moderate numbers (between 1-5 bees per meter square in a 30 second sample) of bees including large carpenter bees, small carpenter bees, and bumble bees. This was the fifth most attractive early season plant to natural enemies, with slightly more natural enemies than the grass control.

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