Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue Blooming
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Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 15 - 20 Inches
  • Mature Spread 10 - 15 Inches
  • Growing Zones 5 - 9
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

Beardtongue is a great native plant in pollinator gardens or naturalized wildlife areas. Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue is a vigorous growing variety with deep lilac-colored flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies are drawn to like a magnet. The dark green foliage and tall, sturdy flower spikes add interest to a mixed perennial border. No need to stake this beardtongue, otherwise known as Penstemon barbatus. 

Beardtongue makes an excellent fresh-cut flower and keeps its color well if dried for winter arrangements. The smaller size of Pristine Lilac Purple makes it suitable for containers of mixed seasonal plants. Plant it as the thriller, with Silver Edged Thyme as a filler and Golden Creeping Jenny for the spiller element–absolutely stunning! This vigorous grower will quickly fill an area in the garden, suppressing weeds in its path. Deer rarely browse on the flowers or foliage, and slugs and snails are not a problem.

Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue Care

Plant Penstemon in well-draining soil and in full sun. Soil pH is not an issue, and most soil textures are acceptable to these easy-going plants. Ensure the plant receives about a half inch of natural rain or supplemental irrigation a week. Fertilize with a balanced, granular feed early in the spring. Apply the feed to the root zone and lightly scratch it into the soil. Mulch with 2-3 inches of shredded leaves or compost over the root zone. The mulch helps the soil retain moisture longer and keeps the roots cool in summer and warm in the winter.

Beardtongue can be deadheaded regularly to extend the blooming period. Removing spent flowers will also reduce the amount of self-seeding this plant will do. Divide plant clumps every 3-4 years to keep the rootstock vigorous, and multiply your supply of plants. Cut back the previous season’s top growth in the early spring. Allowing seed heads to remain over the winter provides food for non-migrating birds and other wildlife. 

Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue Spacing

Pristine Lilac Purple is on the smaller side of most Beardtongue varieties, with a mature height of 15-20 inches and a spread of 10-15 inches. Space the plants about 12 inches apart when planting multiples. 

Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 15 - 20 Inches
Mature Spread: 10 - 15 Inches
Spacing: 10 - 15 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Summer Bloomer
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Disease
Tolerates: Heat
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Pristine Lilac Purple Beardtongue
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Penstemon barbatus 'Pristine Lilac Purple'
SKU:
1231013079-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.