Beardtongue, Pristine Scarlet Beardtongue

Pristine Scarlet Beardtongue is a compact herbaceous perennial with glossy deep green foliage and sturdy upright stems. Airy panicles of small deep scarlet tubular flowers with flaring ends bloom from mid to late summer. Grows best in part sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought and heat tolerant. Sterile variety. Type: Perennial Origins: Native Hybrid Height: 1' - 1.5' Spread: 1’ - 1.5' Spacing: 1.5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown