Hairy Beardtongue Penstemon hirsutus

Other scientific names: Chelone hirsutus, Penstemon pubescens French names: Penstémon hirsute Family: Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae)) Group: Beardtongues Similar species:   •   Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) - flowers are larger and white. Flowers: Summer;  Red/Pink, Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers Height: 30-90 cm (11-35 in) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 102    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 268, 344    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 332    Native/Non-native: Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 86 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Plants ● Beardtongues