Plant this easy-to-grow beardtongue for a sturdy, long-lived late-spring bloomer in your xeriscape. This beauty thrives in most well-drained soil with full sun exposure.

Does penstemon grow in shade?

Border penstemons are easy to grow in any fertile, reasonably moist, free-draining soil in full sun or light shade. Planting is best done from mid- to late spring.

Does penstemon like sun or shade?

Light preference: Full sun to part shade. Varieties with purple or reddish leaves will exhibit the best foliage color when grown in direct sunlight.