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Woodland Beardtongue

Nothochelone nemorosa

Woodland beardtongue is a graceful penstemon relative of moist Pacific Northwest forests, dangling rose-purple tubular flowers in open clusters. A hummingbird favorite for cool, part-shade gardens.

Family
Plantaginaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
1–3 ft
Spacing
1–2 ft apart
Light
part shade
Soil moisture
moist
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
June, July, August
Bloom colors
purple, pink
Wildlife value
pollinators, hummingbirds
Landscape uses
border
Native states
CA, OR, WA