How much sun does Front range beardtongue need?

Front range beardtongue grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Front range beardtongue bloom?

Front range beardtongue blooms in May and June.

Where is Front range beardtongue native?

Front range beardtongue (Penstemon virens) is native to CO, WY, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Front range beardtongue attract?

Front range beardtongue draws bees.

Front range beardtongue

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Penstemon virens

Last reviewed: October 2026

Front range beardtongue (Penstemon virens) is a perennial forb native to CO, WY. It blooms in May and June. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Front range beardtongue (Penstemon virens) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–14" H × 8"–14" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

CO, WY

Pollinators

bees

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Growing Front range beardtongue

Grow Front range beardtongue in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 14 inches tall and spread 8 to 14 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Spring flowers provide an early, reliable nectar source for native bees at higher elevations.

Common questions

How much sun does Front range beardtongue need?: Front range beardtongue grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Front range beardtongue bloom?: Front range beardtongue blooms in May and June.
Where is Front range beardtongue native?: Front range beardtongue (Penstemon virens) is native to CO, WY, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Front range beardtongue attract?: Front range beardtongue draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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