Siskiyou Beardtongue
Penstemon anguineus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, OR
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
Siskiyou beardtongue is a compact native perennial that forms neat clumps of foliage topped with spikes of tubular flowers from May through July. This drought-tolerant plant stays small and well-behaved, making it suitable for organized garden beds and borders.
In an HOA neighborhood
Siskiyou Beardtongue 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 attract bees and hummingbirds during the late spring and summer blooming period. This native penstemon provides important nectar sources for pollinators during peak growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Siskiyou Beardtongue need?
- Siskiyou Beardtongue grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Siskiyou Beardtongue bloom?
- Siskiyou Beardtongue blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Siskiyou Beardtongue native?
- Siskiyou Beardtongue (Penstemon anguineus) is native to CA, OR, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Siskiyou Beardtongue attract?
- Siskiyou Beardtongue draws bees and hummingbirds.
- Is Siskiyou Beardtongue HOA-friendly?
- Siskiyou Beardtongue is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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