- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 16 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 14 - 16 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
Enjoy vibrant color during the spring and summer with the Pristine Scarlet Purple Beardtongue. This uniquely named plant features tubular flowers that grow from tall spike-like stems. The flowers are a deep red and feature stamens that protrude from the flower. Also known as Penstemon barbatus, this plant features dark green lance-shaped foliage.
This is a clump-forming plant with an upright growth habit. Feature the Pristine Scarlet Purple Beardtongue in beds, borders, mass plantings, or containers. The tall flower stems make lovely cut flowers. Pollinators like bees and butterflies also enjoy the flowers. This beauty is an herbaceous perennial in zones 5 through 9.
Pristine Scarlet Purple Beardtongue Care
This sun-loving Beardtongue needs at least 6 hours of daily sunlight. The tall stems may droop when grown in low light levels. The soil should be rich, well-drained, and neutral to acidic in pH. Give the plants one inch of water weekly. Feed Pristine Scarlet Purple Beardtongue with a balanced fertilizer during the fall.
Trim the flower stems when the blooms fade to encourage more growth. All of the growth dies back in the fall and can be removed.
Pristine Scarlet Purple Beardtongue Spacing
The Pristine Scarlet Purple Beardtongue is a clump-forming plant with tall flower spikes that reach 16 to 18 inches tall. The plant spreads 14 to 16 inches wide. This plant likes its space, so leave 16 inches from the center of one plant to its nearest neighbor.
Pristine Scarlet Purple Beardtongue Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 16 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 14 - 16 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 14 - 16 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: N/A |
| Bloom Period: Summer Bloomer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: N/A |
| Common Name: Pristine Scarlet Purple Beardtongue |
| Other Name(s): N/A |
| Scientific Name: Penstemon barbatus 'Pristine Scarlet' |
- SKU:
- 1231013083-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.
Quart Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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