Lyalls Penstemon

Penstemon lyalli

Also known as: Lyall's Beardtongue

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Full Sun

Soil Conditions:

Well-Drained to Dry

Chinook Exposure:

Moderate

Size:

12-24" T & 12-18" W

Bloom Period:

May - July

Bloom Colour:

Pink or Purple

Growth Habit:

Slow

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $6.25

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: A taller penstemon, the pink to purple flowers of Lyall’s Penstemon stand out in the garden. Blooming anywhere from mid-spring to mid-summer, this plant is ideal for attracting hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. It is tolerant of dry and moist soils making it a versatile choice.

Found in Nature: Rocky mountain and foothills slopes

Distribution: Along the Rocky Mountains

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.