perennial · design plant record

Penstemon hirsutus

Hairy beardtongue

Pale violet tubular flowers for an open, dry-leaning edge.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

Not verified; check the named factual source

No numerical mature-height range verified in this source.

Spread at maturity

Not verified; check the named factual source

No numerical mature-spread range verified; excluded from size-limited matches and automatic spacing.

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Sharp drainage with room for air to circulate.

Verified mature dimensions are absent from this source; confirm nursery size before placing.

Keep the care in the decision

Keep the crown clear of dense, wet mulch.

Origin & safety checks

Eastern Canada and the United States south to Virginia. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.