bearded penstemon

How to Grow and Care for bearded penstemon

bearded penstemon · Penstemon barbatus
Also known as: bitterherb; bitterweed; broom-shell flower; cod head; firecracker plant; fish mouth

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry mulch. See penstemon cultivation

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Planting and Growing bearded penstemon

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering, avoid winter wet around the crown
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early bloom
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry mulch. See penstemon cultivation

How to Water bearded penstemon?

Moderate watering, avoid winter wet around the crown

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bearded penstemon?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bearded penstemon?

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What Soil Is Best for bearded penstemon?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bearded penstemon?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize bearded penstemon?

Light balanced feed in spring and early bloom

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How to Prune bearded penstemon?

Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour, then cut back to base in winter

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How to Propagate bearded penstemon?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer, or division in spring

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How to Transplant bearded penstemon?

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How to Care for bearded penstemon in Winter?

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How to Plant bearded penstemon?

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry mulch. See penstemon cultivation

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How to Repot bearded penstemon?

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How to Harvest bearded penstemon?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to a downy mildew

Pests

May be attacked by slugs, snails and chrysanthemum eelworms

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The Toxicity of bearded penstemon

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Attributes of bearded penstemon

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginMexico and Southern USA

Scientific Classification

Species
Penstemon barbatus
Genus
Penstemon
Family
Plantaginaceae
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