- Type:
- Herb
- Light Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Soil Moisture:
- Dry
- Height:
- 1 to 2 feet
- Project:
- Restoration
- Bloom Color:
- Purple
- Bloom Months:
- May, June
- Flooding / Inundation Tolerance:
- Low
- Salt Tolerance:
- Medium
- Stress Tolerance:
- Drought Tolerant, General Disturbance
- Herbivore Sensitivity:
- Low to Medium
- Behavior (Rate of Spread):
- 1
- Pollinator Value:
- High
- Benefit to Pollinators:
- Adult Food
- Pollinators:
- Bombus, Butterflies, Native Bees
- Counties:
- No native occurrences in Minnesota
Notes/Description:
Hairy Beardtongue has an earlier bloom time compared to other beardtongue species. Its clusters of lavender flowers attract bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds during its bloom time from late May to late June. It is a versatile plant that can tolerate poor soil.