Penstemon smallii features a compact and bushy form, reaching approximately 24 inches in height when flowering. Its pinkish-purple tubular blossoms are distinguished by white-striped throats. Small's Beardtongue boasts glossy, green leaves with purple veins, arranged oppositely on dark purple stems. In autumn, the basal rosette shifts to an appealing red or bronze hue.
Height12-24 Inches |
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Spread12 Inches |
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Spacing6-18 Inches |
Bloom ColorPink, Purple, White |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 6-8 |
It is a rare species deserving greater attention in horticulture. It is native to isolated regions in the mountainous areas of the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
Flourishes in sunny or partly sunny sites with acidic dry or moist, well-drained soil. This species is very tolerant of heat and humidity, but will not do well in wet conditions.
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