This rare native plant is known as one of the most beautiful flowering perennials native to the US. Their 2" lavender and pink flowers bloom for just a couple of weeks in late May to Early June, but their silvery foliage is attractive throughout the spring and summer. They attract bees and hummingbirds at a key time and are host plants for the Chalcedon Checkerspot and Edith's Checkerspot butterflies.
The Large-Flowered Beardtongue is found natively throughout the Midwestern US from the western edge of the Rockies to Eastern Ohio.
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Dry to Medium
Bloom Time: May-June
Plant Spacing: 1 Foot
Plant Estimated Height at Maturity: 3 Feet
USDA Planting Zones: 3-8
3" 3-Pack: You will be purchasing 3, 3" plastic pots containing 3, well-rooted Large-flowered Beardtongue plants with 1+ nodes of growth that was grown with love in Minnesota from seed. Your plant will likely range from 4” to 8” in height if Regular size.
6" Pot: You will be purchasing one, Large-flowered Beardtongue plant that will likely range from 20" to 24" in height. We DO NOT GUARANTEE plant height. It may come to you shorter in height or taller. We do our best to choose the healthiest-looking plant for you regardless. Know that these WILL grow much taller and sturdier when planted correctly in loamy soil or a larger pot with good drainage.
Pictures on this listing are not perfectly representative of what you will be receiving, however, we will do our best to get you the healthiest plant possible.
| Sun Requirements: | Full to Partial Sun |
| Water Requirements: | Medium to Medium-Dry Soil |
| Bloom Time: | May-June |
| Plant Spacing: | 1 - 3 Feet |
| Plant Estimated Height at Maturity: | 3 Feet |
| USDA Planting Zones: | 3-8 |