Pale Penstemon (Penstemon pallidus)

A.k.a. pale beardtongue. A penstemon that flourishes in poor, dry soils! Adaptable to many soil types, but prefers good drainage and may be outcompeted in fertile soils. Tends to blooms before other penstemon, so excellent to mix with other penstemon for rolling blooms! Tolerates drought, summer heat, and humidity.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Adaptable

Height: 1.5’-2.5’

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: May-Jun

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees and flies. Hosts moths such as the Saunder’s sallow and chalcedony midget, and some smaller insects. Bitter foliage is avoided by most herbivores, except for meadow voles, apparently, which may feed on young shoots.