Beardtongue Showy Seeds (Penstemon spectabilis)

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Showy Beardtongue - Penstemon spectabilis - One of the most durable species found in many meadows or wildflower areas. It is the showiest of the penstemons with spectacularly beautiful purple-blue or violet tubular flowers. It is a shrubby perennial and is very attractive to hummingbirds and a multitude of different pollinators. Blooms May -July. SUN TO PARTIAL SHADE (does best in full sun).

Zones: 3 through 9

Height: 2 - 4 ft.

Flower Color: Purple/Blue, Violet

Plant Type: Native Perennial (Native to California but can grow in a wide range of climates including the Northeast and Midwest).

Light Requirement: Sun - Partial Shade

Bloom Time: Spring - Summer

Seeds per Packet: 100+

Is this wildflower invasive: No

Is this wildflower endangered: No

Is this wildflower edible: No

Is this wildflower medicinal: No

Germination Code: 2 - Native wildflowers take time to establish. These are not first year blooming species. This species needs one period of cold stratification.