Hairy Beardtongue Plant
NameHairy Beardtongue Plant
Species NamePenstemon hirsutus
Common NameHairy Beardtongue
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot applicable - growing in ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk FeaturesHerbaceous stem, No woody trunk
Foliage TypeDeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable - herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive tubular, pale lavender to white flowers with a hairy lower lip, arranged on an upright stem.
Description
This image displays a Hairy Beardtongue plant (Penstemon hirsutus) in bloom, characterized by its upright stalk adorned with numerous tubular, pale lavender to white flowers. It is a herbaceous perennial native to eastern North America, not a bonsai specimen. The plant exhibits a natural, informal upright growth habit typical of its species.
