Is Wilcox's Beardtongue safe for pets?

Yes, Wilcox's Beardtongue (Penstemon Wilcoxii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Wilcox's Beardtongue easy to care for?

Wilcox's Beardtongue has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Wilcox's Beardtongue grow indoors?

Wilcox's Beardtongue is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Wilcox's Beardtongue (Penstemon Wilcoxii) is a perennial herb in the Plantaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

An herbaceous perennial with glandular-hairy inflorescences of blue to bluish-purple flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Wilcox's Beardtongue

Penstemon Wilcoxii

An herbaceous perennial with glandular-hairy inflorescences of blue to bluish-purple flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:pollinator attractor, groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Wilcox's Beardtongue

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Plantaginaceae

Genus:Penstemon