As different and diverse as the types of barbel are, they do have some things in common. They are all very decorative and also non-toxic. This makes them very attractive for home gardens where toddlers and pets play.
Tasty for bees, non-toxic for us: the barbel
In its original homeland of North America, the conditionally hardy penstemon was even used to treat toothache. Today, however, it is no longer considered a remedy. Many varieties of penstemon are very suitable as cut flowers for the vase. Cut early in the morning, the barbel stays in the vase for a particularly long time.
The essentials in brief:
- non-toxic
- Indian remedy for toothache
- decorative cut flower
- Cut early in the morning for long shelf life
- conditionally hardy
tips
A non-toxic perennial, penstemon makes an excellent cut flower for homes where small children or pets live.