Beardtongue, also called , is the name of a large group of showy wild and garden flowers. Most beardtongues are native to North America, especially the western United States.
The beardtongue’s flowers are tube-shaped with the ends of the petals bent back. Each flower has five stamens (parts that contain pollen). However, the fifth stamen of each flower produces no pollen and is often bearded with yellow hair. The colors of the beardtongue’s flowers include blue, purple, rose, scarlet, and white.
Beardtongue plants are grown from seeds, parts of roots, or cuttings. Beardtongue plants grow best if they are exposed to full sunlight.
