
eastern gray beardtongue
Taxonomy
Penstemon canescens
Penstemon
Plantaginaceae
Lamiales

How to care for eastern gray beardtongue

How often to water your eastern gray beardtongue

every 9
eastern gray beardtongue needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for eastern gray beardtongue in your home

a window
eastern gray beardtongue love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
eastern gray beardtongue does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of eastern gray beardtongue in your home š”.

How to fertilize eastern gray beardtongue

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your eastern gray beardtongue after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

eastern gray beardtongue is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
eastern gray beardtongue prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
eastern gray beardtongue requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
eastern gray beardtongue does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
eastern gray beardtongue should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
eastern gray beardtongue grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
eastern gray beardtongue can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for eastern gray beardtongue
eastern gray beardtongue
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
