Bring a touch of the romantic cottage feel to your garden with this adaptable and long-blooming perennial. Small's Beardtongue is the perfect filler - not too tall, seeds around, and boasts its magenta flowers for weeks on end. It also has attractive basal foliage that can last through mild winters, adding color to the winter garden. Not to mention, the tubular flowers are magnets for bumblebees of all sizes!
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; dry to moist soil
Size: 1'-2' tall
Zone: 5 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract native bees, especially bumblebees
Photos: David Korbonits