noun
- Plural of penstemon; flowering plants of the genus Penstemon, native chiefly to North America, with tubular flowers and narrow leaves.
Usage: Also called beardtongues.; Commonly used in gardening and horticulture.
Examples
- The garden was filled with vibrant red and purple pentstemons.
- Pentstemons are popular perennials in drought-tolerant landscapes.
- She planted several varieties of pentstemons along the border.
- These pentstemons attract hummingbirds and bees throughout the summer.
- Pentstemons thrive in well-drained soil and full sunlight.