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Penstemon digitalis Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

Foxglove Beardtongue is a pollinator magnet, attracting a wide variety of bees to the early summer garden, including honeybees, mason bees, bumblebees and even hummingbirds and butterflies.
  •  Neonicotinoid-Free
  •  Multiplies / Naturalizes
  •  Full Sun
  • Bloom Time: Early to mid summer
  • Botanical Name: Penstemon digitalis
  • Common Name: Foxglove Beardtongue
Vermont
Shelburne
Penstemon grandiflorus Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

This perennial wildflower looks spectacular when grown in masses and can make a stunning statement in a large-scale meadow. This native purple flower also attracts a variety of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the late spring/early summer garden.
  • Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
  • Native: Yes
  • Seed Life Cycle: Perennials
  • Bloom Time: Early summer
  • Native To: Midwest and Western United States.
  • Botanical Name: Penstemon grandiflorus
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. Seedlings are ready to transplant when they have a second set of true leaves.Space Penstemon plants 1 to 3 feet apart and mix in a littleat planting time to help...
Ohio
Willoughby
\'Shrubby\' Penstemons
Zone 5-8 is ideal, but they can survive zone 4 if protected by boughs in winter. The blooms are produced on relatively short, one-sided racemes in late spring-early summer.Culture is quite simple in this group.
California
El Segundo
Southwest Adventures: Tribute to Tohono Chul Park
The scarlet spires serve as a beacon for the hummingbirds and because they thrive in our climate, they are a must have in the garden. 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
Penstemons are a more rewarding landscaping plant than you can imagine.http://stockseedfarms.com/wildflowers_product_display.asp?pid=358http://ghs.gresham.k12.or.us/science/ps/nature/gorge/5petal/figwort/penst/cardwell.htmhttp://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~awolfe/Penstemon/Species.htmlhttp://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?code=G590http://www.plantsystematics.org/reveal/pbio/LnC/fam1.htmlhttp://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/plants/wildflwr/species/penseria.htmLilylover_UT...
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. (Perennial) Description: Deep blue to violet, tubular flowers bloom along tall, branching stems with long...
  • brand: Beauty Beyond Belief
Montana
Bozeman
Waxyleaf Penstemon
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Be careful not to over-water this plant. Seed: Sept – Dec Bloom Height: 6 – 12″ Sun: Full Sun 200 Seeds / Covers 10 sq ft PLANTING DIRECTIONS: The best time to plant native wildflowers is during the fall,...
  • 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

Great for butterflies, bees, & birds. Reseeds readily. 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

The name of this hardy perennial is a play on words from the common name for Penstemon, Beardtongue. Attractive dark burgundy seed pods follow the flowering performance for extended seasonal interest.
New York
Rochester
Red Penstemon
Prices start at : 8.99 USD / 1 bareroot

Flowers in profusion from June to September. This native perennial grows 16-18 in. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Tall and is deer and drought resistant. Tubular, crimson-red blooms are a beacon to hummingbirds and butterflies.
  • Pruning: After flowering, remove spent flower stems to ensure repeat blooming. Allow the foliage to die back.
  • Spacing: 16 - 18 inches
  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Botanical Name: Penstemon X MEXICALI 'SUNBURST RUBY'
  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained moist soil.
  • 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.
Indiana
Greendale
Penstemon \'Dark Towers\' - Penstemon hyb.
Prices start at : 6.00 USD / Each

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.
  • Color: Rosy-lavender bell shaped blooms with deep wine red foliage
  • Size: 1.5-3' h x 2.5' w
  • Attracts Butterflies: Yes
  • Soil: Rich, well-drained
  • Season: Spring to summer
  • Zone: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Connecticut
Union
Blueberry Penstemon
Prices start at : 9.99 USD / each

Spacing: 16-20". 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.
  • Genus: Penstemon 'Blueberry Taffy'
  • Zones: 7-9
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Max Height (feet): 20"
  • Season Color: Summer
Illinois
Bloomington
White Wand Penstemon, Tube Flowered Penstemon, Prairie Penstemon, Beardtongue
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Great for butterflies, bees, and birds. 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...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Wilcox\'s Penstemon
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Hummingbirds also frequent this flower. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 15 – 18″ Sun: Full Sun, some shade 500 Seeds / Covers 10 sq ft PLANTING DIRECTIONS: The best time to plant native wildflowers is during...
  • brand: Native Ideals
Montana
Bozeman
Nodding Penstemon, Loose Flowered Penstemon, Beardtongue
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

This is also a good choice for wildflower gardens. 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,...
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US-South East and South Central
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-16''W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Fuzzy-Tongue Penstemon
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Its large flowers and high nectar content make it a favorite of native bumble bees. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 5 – 10″ Sun: Full Sun 150 Seeds / Covers 10 sq ft PLANTING DIRECTIONS: The best time to...
  • brand: Native Ideals
Montana
Bozeman
Penstemon Elfin Pink
Prices start at : 70.05 USD / Plant/25 Count

Bright pink, long, trumpet-shaped flowers are borne in profusion on thin spikes in early summer. Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar. 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

Rose-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers are borne in profusion on thin spikes in early summer. Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar. They make a tremendous color statement when planted in groups.
New York
Rochester
Riding Hood Penstemon
Prices start at : 8.49 USD / each

The extra large vibrant red and white flowers produced by Red Riding Hood are a big improvement over other Penstemons. Deer resistant. The compact plants produce lots of flowers during the long late spring to mid-summer blooming period that are very attractive...
  • Genus: Penstemon 'Little Red Riding Hood'
  • Spread: 18"
  • Season Color: Summer
  • Zones: 5-8
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
Illinois
Bloomington
Cha Chatm Lavender Penstemon
Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 1-Quart

You will love this versatile, carefree source of color for the border or meadow garden! Zones 6-9. The charming lavender blooms also make excellent additions to indoor arrangements.
  • Additional Characteristics: Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Hummingbird Lovers, Native
  • Restrictions: Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
  • Bloom Start To End: Mid Summer - Mid Fall
  • Species: hybrid
  • Item Form: 1-Quart
  • Resistance: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
South Carolina
Hodges
Rocky Mountain Penstemon Seeds
Prices start at : 1.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 100 seeds

As its name suggests, it is native to Wyoming and Utah, but adapts well to many parts of the country. The intense blue blooms, 1 inch across and shaped somewhat like a Snapdragon, open all along sturdy, erect 2 1/2- to 3-foot stems, rising from an attractive...
  • Seeds Per Pack: 100
  • Species: strictus
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun
  • Bloom Start To End: Early Summer - Mid Summer
  • Uses: Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor, Wildflowers
  • Habit: Upright
South Carolina
Hodges
Cha Chatm Cherry Penstemon
Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 1-Quart

After all, such startling color is too good to deny your vases! Zones 7-9. 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.
  • Habit: Upright
  • Species: hybrid
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Uses: Border, Cut Flowers, Outdoor
  • Resistance: Deer Resistance, Heat Tolerant
  • ppaf: PP#28,163
South Carolina
Hodges
Foxglove Beardtongue, Mississippi Penstemon
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

It is not always a long lived perennial but readily reseeds on exposed soils if given the opportunity. Spike-like clusters of large, white, two-lipped tubular flowers are produced in mid to late spring atop rosettes of red tinged foliage.
  • Native To / Origin: US-Central and East
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline*
  • Grows To: 30-48"H x 12-18"W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Twizzle Purple Penstemon Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 25 seeds

The Twizzle family just can't stop winning awards . And best of all, Twizzle is open pollinated. Twizzle doesn't mind! A long-lived perennial in most climates, it makes itself right at home! Quite drought-tolerant once established in the garden, Twizzle...
  • Genus: Penstemon
  • Uses: Cut Flowers, Outdoor, Wildflowers, Beds, Border, Containers
  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Variety: 'Twizzle Purple'
  • Bloom Color: Blue, Dark Magenta, Dark Purple
  • Habit: Upright
South Carolina
Hodges
Penstemon barbatus, Twizzle Scarlet
Prices start at : 5.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (50 Seeds)

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 natural allure. Aflutter with winged pollinators, gorgeous foxglove cousin thrives in full sun...
  • Bloom Season: Fall, Summer
  • Height: 27-30 inches
  • Spread: 15-25 inches
  • Genus: Penstemon barbatus
  • Planting Time: Spring
Pennsylvania
Warminster