Penstemon Thorn

Common Name:
Beardtongue ‘Thorn’

Description:
Penstemon ‘Thorn’ is a refined and elegant perennial, valued for its profusion of soft, tubular flowers in shades of creamy white flushed with blush pink and deeper rose tones. Flowering generously from late spring through summer and often extending into early autumn, it delivers long-lasting colour and a graceful, airy presence in the garden. The blooms are held on upright stems above neat green foliage, making it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to borders and mixed plantings. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, showing good tolerance to dry periods once established. Regular deadheading will encourage repeat flowering, while light pruning helps maintain a compact, tidy habit. This variety is particularly attractive to pollinators and works beautifully in cottage-style or informal garden designs.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Herbaceous

Mature Size:
Height: 70–100 cm
Width: 50–70 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
White
Blush pink
Soft rose tones

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Drought Tolerant
Herbaceous
Long flowering season
Perennial
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Salvia
Lavender
Gaura
Echinacea
Nepeta