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Penstemon digitalis Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

A true pollinator magnet, the tube-like blooms attract a variety of long-tongued bees as well as butterflies and hummingbirds. Growing to be about 36” tall, this taller variety is great for the border of a garden, meadow or to naturalize an area.
  • ✓ Multiplies / Naturalizes
  • ✓ Non-GMO
  • Bloom Time: Early to mid summer
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Native To: East of the Rocky Mountains.
  • Botanical Name: Penstemon digitalis
Vermont
Shelburne
Penstemon grandiflorus Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

This native purple flower also attracts a variety of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the late spring/early summer garden. We think this is one of the most beautiful Penstemons in the entire Penstemon genus! (Perennial)
  • ✓ Full Sun
  • ✓ Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Seed Life Cycle: Perennials
  • Mature Height: 24" tall
  • Native To: Midwest and Western United States.
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Vermont
Shelburne
Penstemon Care And Maintenance – How To Grow Beard Tongue Plants
Penstemon care and maintenance is minimal if the site and moisture requirements are met. Also called Penstemon beard tongue, the plant produces dozens of tubular flowers arranged on a tall stalk.
Ohio
Willoughby
\'Shrubby\' Penstemons
Avoid excess fertilizing as plants may literally bloom themselves to death!Propagation my be by seed or cuttings. Then don't despair! They are all native to the mountain regions of the Pacific northwest where they grow upon granitic or other acidic rock...
California
El Segundo
Southwest Adventures: Tribute to Tohono Chul Park
I recalled my favorite oak tree and that special bench in the temperate part of the conservatory. Subscribe to Tohono Chul's newsletter and you will receive notification of when the bloom will be.
California
El Segundo
Penstemon: An introduction to species and cultivars
It flowers in June and July and thrives in cooler, wetter conditions.Because it is a Texas native, Gulf Coast Penstemon is a fantastic choice for southern gardeners for its use in mixed borders to add height and color.
California
El Segundo
Penstemon
★★★★★
Prices start at : 1.48 USD / 0.25 lbs

Gently rake over the area covering to a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch or 2-3 times the seed diameter. Keep moist for 4-6 weeks to ensure the best germination. Often found on sunny gravel slopes, this gorgeous wildflower is frequented by hummingbirds, bumblebees...
  • brand: Beauty Beyond Belief
Montana
Bozeman
Waxyleaf Penstemon
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. ( Penstemon nitidus ) Another pollinator favorite, these electric blue flowers will blow your mind and impress your friends! One of our favorite species on the farm and extremely hardy.
  • brand: Native Ideals
Montana
Bozeman
Procerus Penstemon
★★★★★
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

( Penstemon procerus ) This showy flower has incredible stalks of small flowers ranging in color from deep purple to shades of blue and pink. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 12 – 16″ Sun: Full Sun, some shade 500 Seeds / Covers 10 sq ft PLANTING...
  • brand: Native Ideals
Montana
Bozeman
Gulf Coast Penstemon, Brazos Penstemon
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Reseeds readily. Great for butterflies, bees, & birds. Excellent as a cut flower. 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.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9
  • Native To / Origin: US-South
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 16-20''W
Louisiana
Merryville
Penstemon Blackbeard
Prices start at : 139.25 USD / Liner/72 Tray

Like all of our Penstemons, this one takes the heat and humidity in stride but is also very cold hardy. The dark feature referenced on this plant is its incredible foliage. The name of this hardy perennial is a play on words from the common name for Penstemon,...
New York
Rochester
Red Penstemon
Prices start at : 8.99 USD / 1 bareroot

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

16 - 18 inches

    • Spread: 16 - 18 inches
    • Flower Form: Funnel or tubular-shaped flowers on terminal racemes.
    • Pruning: After flowering, remove spent flower stems to ensure repeat blooming. Allow the foliage to die back.
    • Spacing: 16 - 18 inches
    • Blooms: Mid to late Summer.
    • Depth: Plant so the crown(where the roots meet) is one inch below soil level.
    Indiana
    Greendale
    Penstemon \'Dark Towers\' - Penstemon hyb.
    Prices start at : 6.00 USD / Each

    Placement & Cultivation Attractive to bees, humming birds, and butterflies, but not deer, Penstemon makes a great border. Cut back to ground in autumn and cover with a couple of inches of much in cold winter climates.
    • ✓ Attracts Hummingbirds
    • ✓ Attracts Butterflies
    • ✓ Deer Resistant
    • Size: 1.5-3' h x 2.5' w
    • Sun: Full sun
    • Season: Spring to summer
    Connecticut
    Union
    Blueberry Penstemon
    Prices start at : 9.99 USD / each

    These big purple flowered Penstemon put on a terrific display of color all summer long. Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies these plants are drought, heat and deer resistant and are perfect in containers.
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Season Color: Summer
    • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
    • Colors: Fuchsia, Lavender
    • Zones: 7-9
    Illinois
    Bloomington
    White Wand Penstemon, Tube Flowered Penstemon, Prairie Penstemon, Beardtongue
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    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. This wildflower's popularity for bouquets has made it nearly endangered in some areas.
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    • Grows To: 3-4'H x 18-24"W
    • Native To / Origin: US-Central US excluding SE coastal states
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Wilcox\'s Penstemon
    Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

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

    Nodding Penstemon produces loose spikes of 1" light pink to nearly lavender tubular flowers in spring. A drought tolerant clump forming native perennial with a tidy habit that attracts Hummingbirds, butterflies, and multitude of other pollinators.
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
    • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-16''W
    • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Fuzzy-Tongue Penstemon
    Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

    Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. ( Penstemon eriantherus ) This unique species is extremely drought tolerant and showy. Its large flowers and high nectar content make it a favorite of native bumble bees.
    • brand: Native Ideals
    Montana
    Bozeman
    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. They make a tremendous color statement when planted in groups.
    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. They make a tremendous color statement when planted in groups.
    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 compact plants produce lots of flowers during the long late spring to mid-summer blooming period that are very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
    • Season Color: Summer
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Genus: Penstemon 'Little Red Riding Hood'
    • Zones: 5-8
    • Spread: 18"
    Illinois
    Bloomington
    Cha Chatm Lavender Penstemon
    Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 1-Quart

    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! A standout in the Cha Chatm series, Lavender boasts soft purple blooms all season...
    • Species: hybrid
    • Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
    • Additional Characteristics: Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Hummingbird Lovers, Native
    • Bloom Color: Lavender, Light Purple, White
    • Genus: Penstemon
    • Variety: 'Lavender'
    South Carolina
    Hodges
    Rocky Mountain Penstemon Seeds
    Prices start at : 1.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 100 seeds

    Easy to grow in full sun and in fertile, well-drained soil, Rocky Mountain Penstemon can be direct-sown. One of the finest sources of blue color for the summer garden, Rocky Mountain Penstemon is a native U.S. plant that gardeners in many parts of the...
    • Bloom Start To End: Early Summer - Mid Summer
    • Species: strictus
    • Foliage Color: Dark Green
    • Item Form: (P) Pkt of 100 seeds
    • Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
    • Seeds Per Pack: 100
    South Carolina
    Hodges
    Cha Chatm Cherry Penstemon
    Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 1-Quart

    A pollinator magnet that you will want to steal for your cutflower arrangements, Cha Chatm Cherry is one of the brightest blooms in the sunny border. These neon-red flowers, clustered thickly atop tall, upright plants, begin in late spring or early summer...
    • Plant Height: 24 in
    • Plant Width: 22 in
    • Item Form: 1-Quart
    • Genus: Penstemon
    • Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
    • Zone: 7 - 9
    South Carolina
    Hodges
    Foxglove Beardtongue, Mississippi Penstemon
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    Spike-like clusters of large, white, two-lipped tubular flowers are produced in mid to late spring atop rosettes of red tinged foliage. Foxglove Penstemon or Beardtongue is a clump forming native perennial that is tolerant of a wide range of conditions...
    • Grows To: 30-48"H x 12-18"W
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Filtered shade
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline*
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Twizzle Purple Penstemon Seeds
    Prices start at : 4.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 25 seeds

    This means the plant will come true from seed. It loves dry soil and doesn't mind poor fertility, heat, or other stresses. Twizzle is a fine choice for containers as well as the sunny border.
    • Seeds Per Pack: 25
    • Zone: 4 - 9
    • Plant Width: 16 in
    • Bloom Color: Blue, Dark Magenta, Dark Purple
    • Item Form: (P) Pkt of 25 seeds
    • Habit: Upright
    South Carolina
    Hodges
    Penstemon barbatus, Twizzle Scarlet
    Prices start at : 5.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 Seeds)

    Aflutter with winged pollinators, gorgeous foxglove cousin thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Super-attractive 27-31 inch flower spikes coruscate with small, bell-shaped, vivid scarlet flowers ‘Twizzle's taller flower stems add stature to Penstemon's...
    • Life Cycle: Perennial
    • Planting Time: Spring
    • Spread: 15-25 inches
    • Sun: Full Sun
    • Bloom Season: Fall, Summer
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
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