Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon laevigatus) - 1 Gallon Fall Larval host plant for Giant

Larval host plant for Giant Swallowtail

The blooms vary in length

It attracts tons of pollinators and is a nectar source for many butterflies including hairstreaks

Commonly known as rue

The berries can contain small amounts of cyanide when green and birds will eat the berries when ripe

Eastern Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon laevigatus) - 1 Gallon Fall Larval host plant for GiantLong lived perennial Size: 2 3 ft Flower color: pink Exposure: full sun to partial shade Moisture level: slightly moist to dry well drained sandy soil Not Salt tolerant Winter dormant Propagation: seeds Native habitats: sandhills, secondary woods and flatwoods