Beardlip Penstemon
Penstemon barbatus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, NM and 2 more states
Pollinators
hummingbirds, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Beardlip penstemon is a compact perennial wildflower that produces tubular red to pink flowers on upright stems from spring through summer. This drought-tolerant native maintains evergreen foliage year-round and forms neat clumps that work well in desert gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Beardlip Penstemon is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are magnets for hummingbirds and also attract native bees. This plant provides reliable nectar from April through July.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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