Brazos Penstemon
Penstemon tenuis
1 gallon or 1 quart Brazos Penstemon (also known as Brazos Beardtongue, Gulf Coast Penstemon, Gulf Coast Beardtongue, Sharp-sepal Penstemon, Sharp-sepal Beardtongue)
Grows up to 30 inches tall
Enjoys full sun to part-shade
Evergreen ground cover; tolerates being mowed and walked on
Moist soil; tolerates poor drainage
Purple flowers bloom March-June; may bloom again in the fall, October-November
Offers special value to native bees
Very early bloomer; provides a nectar source when there are few available
Host plant for 14 different moths and butterflies in the Kingwood, TX area. Attracts hummingbirds.
Penstemon tenuis
1 gallon or 1 quart Brazos Penstemon (also known as Brazos Beardtongue, Gulf Coast Penstemon, Gulf Coast Beardtongue, Sharp-sepal Penstemon, Sharp-sepal Beardtongue)
Grows up to 30 inches tall
Enjoys full sun to part-shade
Evergreen ground cover; tolerates being mowed and walked on
Moist soil; tolerates poor drainage
Purple flowers bloom March-June; may bloom again in the fall, October-November
Offers special value to native bees
Very early bloomer; provides a nectar source when there are few available
Host plant for 14 different moths and butterflies in the Kingwood, TX area. Attracts hummingbirds.
Penstemon tenuis
1 gallon or 1 quart Brazos Penstemon (also known as Brazos Beardtongue, Gulf Coast Penstemon, Gulf Coast Beardtongue, Sharp-sepal Penstemon, Sharp-sepal Beardtongue)
Grows up to 30 inches tall
Enjoys full sun to part-shade
Evergreen ground cover; tolerates being mowed and walked on
Moist soil; tolerates poor drainage
Purple flowers bloom March-June; may bloom again in the fall, October-November
Offers special value to native bees
Very early bloomer; provides a nectar source when there are few available
Host plant for 14 different moths and butterflies in the Kingwood, TX area. Attracts hummingbirds.