Beardtongues 'Sour Grapes' (Penstemon 'Sour Grapes')

Beardtongues 'Sour Grapes'

Beardtongues 'Sour Grapes' boasts a striking display of bell-shaped flowers blending from deep violet to a muted blue-gray, reminiscent of ripening grapes. Its foliage forms a lush base of narrow, dark green leaves, which provide a striking contrast to the blooms that arch gracefully on slender stems. Thriving in well-draining soils and sunny exposures, beardtongues 'Sour Grapes' is enticing to pollinators and resilient in dry, rocky landscapes, emblematic of its enduring beauty and adaptability.

Scientific classification

Mints plantains olives and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

50 cm

Spread

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Beardtongues 'Sour Grapes'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Beardtongues 'Sour Grapes' is an ornamental plant appreciated for its vibrant blooms. Prune in early to late spring to remove spent flowers and leggy growth, enhancing foliage and blossoming. Thinning crowded stems improves air circulation, reduces disease risk, and helps control the plant’s size and shape.

Repotting: Beardtongues 'Sour Grapes' requires excellent drainage in pots to thrive, ensuring proper aeration and preventing root rot.

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