| | | Family | Scrophulariaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Penstemon tubaeflorus (beard tongue) produces showy blossoms during late spring to early summer. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Penstemon tubaeflorus . | | |