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Penstemon digitalis Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

Foxglove Beardtongue will spread each season, is deer resistant and makes for spectacular mid-season bouquets. Each stalk produces multiple white blooms in late spring to early summer.
  • ✓ Half Sun / Half Shade
  • ✓ Native
  • ✓ Multiplies / Naturalizes
  • Advantages: Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Multiplies / Naturalizes
  • Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Well Draining
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Vermont
Shelburne
Penstemon grandiflorus Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

Bumblebees particularly enjoy the nectar of the Large-flowered Beardtongue. This native purple flower also attracts a variety of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the late spring/early summer garden.
  • Mature Plant Size: 24" tall
  • Is It Storable?: Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
  • Seeds Per Packet: 300
  • Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Well Draining
  • Non-GMO: Yes
Vermont
Shelburne
Penstemon Care And Maintenance – How To Grow Beard Tongue Plants
Is one of our more spectacular native plants. Several different species exist and more are in cultivation. They begin as rosettes low to the ground before forming the characteristic flower stalk.
Ohio
Willoughby
The Fine Art of Deadheading or Picking Pansies
It was my first foray into the fine art of deadheading and it left a lasting impression. Maybe I should stop by and see how her pansies are doing this year. To deadhead a flower, you must look at it and at the plant it is growing on.
California
El Segundo
\'Shrubby\' Penstemons
One particular subgenus is the Dasanthera group. In fact, even in warmer climates they prefer some winter shading which makes a loose covering by boughs ideal. Cuttings and simple layering are simple as the plants often root as they creep over the soil...
California
El Segundo
Ask-a-Gardener: Your Gardening Questions Answered
Thanks for whatever help I get.Melody answers: Your verbascum will more than likely bloom this year, just a little later. Since you are in Georgia, just go ahead and remove these and plant your next ones right in the garden.
California
El Segundo
Southwest Adventures: Tribute to Tohono Chul Park
The title didn't impress me much but the landscaping was beautiful. I have completed many a novel and done my best meditating here and though not an oak tree in the middle of Kew Gardens; I have found the peace and solace my soul was searching for.Gardeners...
California
El Segundo
Off With Their Heads...Deadheads, That Is
By removing faded flowers promptly, you can improve your plants' looks, prolong their flowering period and maximize the number and size of their blooms.Deadheading improves a plant's appearance in more than one way.
California
El Segundo
Penstemon: An introduction to species and cultivars
A compact shrub, with light violet to pink flowers, Cardwell's Penstemon does well with a little elevation and good drainage.Whipple's Penstemon is a gorgeous plum color native to western United States, which makes it a great candidate for xeriscaping,...
California
El Segundo
Penstemon
★★★★★
Prices start at : 1.48 USD / 0.25 lbs

SPECIAL TREATMENT: Plant in open, well drained areas where seedlings will not be in competition with more vigorous species until firmly established. Rocky Mountain Penstemon ( Penstemon strictus ) is native to the southern and central portions of the...
  • brand: Beauty Beyond Belief
Montana
Bozeman
Waxyleaf Penstemon
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. Be careful not to over-water this plant. ( Penstemon nitidus ) Another pollinator favorite, these electric blue flowers will blow your mind and impress your friends!...
  • brand: Native Ideals
Montana
Bozeman
Procerus Penstemon
★★★★★
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. ( Penstemon procerus ) This showy flower has incredible stalks of small flowers ranging in color from deep purple to shades of blue and pink.
  • brand: Native Ideals
Montana
Bozeman
Gulf Coast Penstemon, Brazos Penstemon
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Enjoys an average moist to moist soil with ample sunlight. A multitude of tall spikes of small purple foxglove like blooms are born in spring on this evergreen native perennial. Great for butterflies, bees, & birds.
  • Outdoor Light: Part Sun
  • Native To / Origin: US-South
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9
Louisiana
Merryville
Penstemon Blackbeard
Prices start at : 139.25 USD / Liner/72 Tray

It continues to provide terrific color in the landscape all season long. Attractive dark burgundy seed pods follow the flowering performance for extended seasonal interest. The dark feature referenced on this plant is its incredible foliage.
New York
Rochester
Red Penstemon
Prices start at : 8.99 USD / 1 bareroot

Tall and is deer and drought resistant. Tubular, crimson-red blooms are a beacon to hummingbirds and butterflies. Flowers in profusion from June to September. This native perennial grows 16-18 in.

16 - 18 inches

    • Form: Upright
    • Spread: 16 - 18 inches
    • Comments: Great new perennial strain developed from a cross between a Mexican and a United States species. This compact growing penstemon is quite durable, has handled Winter temperatures as low as -13 degrees F., and does not seem to suffer in the summer heat and humidity. Because of its low-maintenance and compact-growth habit, it is a good choice for container gardening.
    • Soil Requirements: Well-drained moist soil.
    • Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
    • Height: 16 - 18 inches
    Indiana
    Greendale
    Penstemon \'Dark Towers\' - Penstemon hyb.
    Prices start at : 6.00 USD / Each

    Deadhead regularly. What You'll Grow Plant: Clumping stems of leafy, very dark wine-red foliage; leaves are oval-shaped towards the base of the plant and more lance-shaped toward the top, along the stems.
    • ✓ Attracts Hummingbirds
    • ✓ Attracts Bees
    • ✓ Attracts Butterflies
    • Sun: Full sun
    • Soil: Rich, well-drained
    • Color: Rosy-lavender bell shaped blooms with deep wine red foliage
    Connecticut
    Union
    Blueberry Penstemon
    Prices start at : 9.99 USD / each

    Height: 16-20". These big purple flowered Penstemon put on a terrific display of color all summer long. Shipped: Potted. Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies these plants are drought, heat and deer resistant and are perfect in containers.
    • Genus: Penstemon 'Blueberry Taffy'
    • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
    • Zones: 7-9
    • Spread: 16-20"
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    Illinois
    Bloomington
    White Wand Penstemon, Tube Flowered Penstemon, Prairie Penstemon, Beardtongue
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    This wildflower's popularity for bouquets has made it nearly endangered in some areas. Large spikes of pure white foxglove-like flowers are born over a long period through spring and often well into summer on this beautiful clump forming native perennial.
    • Native To / Origin: US-Central US excluding SE coastal states
    • Grows To: 3-4'H x 18-24"W
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Wilcox\'s Penstemon
    Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

    Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. Hummingbirds also frequent this flower. ( Penstemon wilcoxii ) A native to the northwest, this bumblebee favorite produces beautiful blue flowers and loves rocky...
    • brand: Native Ideals
    Montana
    Bozeman
    Nodding Penstemon, Loose Flowered Penstemon, Beardtongue
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    Nodding Beardtongue flowers at the same time as our native Coreopsis and they bring out the best in each other when planted together. Nodding Penstemon produces loose spikes of 1" light pink to nearly lavender tubular flowers in spring.
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9
    • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-16''W
    • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Fuzzy-Tongue Penstemon
    Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

    Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. Its large flowers and high nectar content make it a favorite of native bumble bees. ( Penstemon eriantherus ) This unique species is extremely drought tolerant and...
    • brand: Native Ideals
    Montana
    Bozeman
    Deadheading Shasta Daisies – How To Deadhead Daisies
    The beat time for deadheading your plants is just before the blooms die back completely. The world of daisy plants is diverse, all with different needs. For instance, if there are other healthy blooms or buds near the dying ones, cut them off to the point...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Deadheading Petunias: How To Deadhead Petunia Flowers
    Once the bloom browns and falls off, the plant spends its energy creating a seed pod filled with seeds.clip off the old bloom and the forming pod by deadheading, the plant will start the process all over again.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Penstemon Elfin Pink
    Prices start at : 70.05 USD / Plant/25 Count

    Penstemons are very drought tolerant perennials that are easy to grow and are rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Bright pink, long, trumpet-shaped flowers are borne in profusion on thin spikes in early summer.
    New York
    Rochester
    Penstemon Prairie Dusk
    Prices start at : 69.10 USD / Plant/25 Count

    Penstemons are very drought tolerant perennials that are easy to grow and are rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Rose-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers are borne in profusion on thin spikes in early summer.
    New York
    Rochester
    Riding Hood Penstemon
    Prices start at : 8.49 USD / each

    Grows 18-24" tall and 18" wide in sunny garden areas. The extra large vibrant red and white flowers produced by Red Riding Hood are a big improvement over other Penstemons. The compact plants produce lots of flowers during the long late spring to mid-summer...
    • Max Height (feet): 18-24"
    • Zones: 5-8
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
    • Season Color: Summer
    Illinois
    Bloomington
    Cha Chatm Lavender Penstemon
    Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 1-Quart

    The charming lavender blooms also make excellent additions to indoor arrangements. This Beardtongue grows spires of tubular flowers that are so big they dwarf the foliage, and yet the stems hold their picture-perfect form without any need for pruning!...
    • Plant Width: 20 in
    • Resistance: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
    • Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
    • Genus: Penstemon
    • Item Form: 1-Quart
    • Bloom Color: Lavender, Light Purple, White
    South Carolina
    Hodges
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