How much sun does Manyflower beardtongue need?

Manyflower beardtongue grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Manyflower beardtongue bloom?

Manyflower beardtongue blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Manyflower beardtongue native?

Manyflower beardtongue (Penstemon multiflorus) is native to AL, FL, GA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Manyflower beardtongue attract?

Manyflower beardtongue draws bumble bees and bees.

Manyflower beardtongue

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Penstemon multiflorus

Last reviewed: October 2026

Manyflower beardtongue (Penstemon multiflorus) is a perennial forb native to AL, FL, GA. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bumble bees and bees.

Toxicity unknown

Manyflower beardtongue (Penstemon multiflorus) 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

18"–36" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AL, FL, GA

Pollinators

bumble bees, bees

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Southeastern Plains Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

Upright perennial with a basal rosette of thick leathery leaves and tall spikes of pale white to lavender-tinged tubular flowers in spring, found in dry sandy pinelands and scrub.

Growing Manyflower beardtongue

Grow Manyflower beardtongue in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 18 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Tubular spring flowers are an important nectar source for bumble bees and other native bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Manyflower beardtongue need?: Manyflower beardtongue grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Manyflower beardtongue bloom?: Manyflower beardtongue blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Manyflower beardtongue native?: Manyflower beardtongue (Penstemon multiflorus) is native to AL, FL, GA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Manyflower beardtongue attract?: Manyflower beardtongue draws bumble bees and 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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