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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. Foxglove Beardtongue is a pollinator magnet, attracting a wide variety of bees to the early summer garden, including honeybees, mason bees,...
  • Mature Height: 36" tall
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
  • Coverage: covers 20-30 square feet
  • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
  • Native To: East of the Rocky Mountains.
  • Advantages: Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Multiplies / Naturalizes
Vermont
Shelburne
Penstemon grandiflorus Seeds
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

It will truly grow almost anywhere! Add this native perennial to your perennial or wildflower garden to help attract a variety of pollinators to the garden and provide nourishment.
  • ✓ Native
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • Mature Height: 24" tall
  • Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
  • Coverage: covers 20-30 square feet
  • Bloom Time: Early summer
Vermont
Shelburne
Penstemon Care And Maintenance – How To Grow Beard Tongue Plants
Go native and plant some Penstemon plants in your sunny perennial garden. They begin as rosettes low to the ground before forming the characteristic flower stalk. It has had to be adaptable to thrive in windy, exposed areas of mountain foothills.You can...
Ohio
Willoughby
\'Shrubby\' Penstemons
Well, most species are evergreen and form small shrubs commonly referred to as sub-shrubs, hence are often referred to as the ‘Shrubby Penstemon'. Do you love Penstemons but live in an area appears to be too wet?
California
El Segundo
Southwest Adventures: Tribute to Tohono Chul Park
There is also a gift shop with a multitude of unique desert gifts. 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.
California
El Segundo
Penstemon: An introduction to species and cultivars
With varieties acclimated to such diverse growing conditions, you are sure to find one to fit your unique gardening situation.Penstemon generally have tall, loose spikes of small flowers above small or thin leaves.
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. Height: 18 to 36″ tall. Gently rake over the area covering to a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch or 2-3 times...
  • brand: Beauty Beyond Belief
Montana
Bozeman
Waxyleaf Penstemon
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

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, winter, or early spring.
  • brand: Native Ideals
Montana
Bozeman
Procerus Penstemon
★★★★★
Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 12 – 16″ Sun: Full Sun, some shade 500 Seeds / Covers 10 sq ft PLANTING DIRECTIONS: The best time to plant native wildflowers is during the fall, winter, or early spring.
  • brand: Native Ideals
Montana
Bozeman
Gulf Coast Penstemon, Brazos Penstemon
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

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.
  • Outdoor Light: Part Sun
  • Native To / Origin: US-South
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Penstemon Blackbeard
Prices start at : 139.25 USD / Liner/72 Tray

Dark purple flower stems hold its lilac purple flowers with their white flaring tubes high above the low mound of deep eggplant purple leaves. Like all of our Penstemons, this one takes the heat and humidity in stride but is also very cold hardy.
New York
Rochester
Red Penstemon
Prices start at : 8.99 USD / 1 bareroot

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

    • Form: Upright
    • Spacing: 16 - 18 inches
    • Height: 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.
    • Pruning: After flowering, remove spent flower stems to ensure repeat blooming. Allow the foliage to die back.
    • Zone: 4 - 9
    Indiana
    Greendale
    Penstemon \'Dark Towers\' - Penstemon hyb.
    Prices start at : 6.00 USD / Each

    Bred in Nebraska, it shrugs off heat, humidity and severe winter cold and blooms like mad for months in late spring into summer. Some afternoon shade in hot summer climates will be appreciated.
    • ✓ Deer Resistant
    • ✓ Attracts Butterflies
    • ✓ Attracts Hummingbirds
    • ✓ Attracts Bees
    • Size: 1.5-3' h x 2.5' w
    • Season: Spring to summer
    Connecticut
    Union
    Blueberry Penstemon
    Prices start at : 9.99 USD / each

    Shipped: Potted. Loved by hummingbirds and butterflies these plants are drought, heat and deer resistant and are perfect in containers. These big purple flowered Penstemon put on a terrific display of color all summer long.
    • Zones: 7-9
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Colors: Fuchsia, Lavender
    • Season Color: Summer
    • Spread: 16-20"
    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...
    • Grows To: 3-4'H x 18-24"W
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    • Native To / Origin: US-Central US excluding SE coastal states
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Wilcox\'s Penstemon
    Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

    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 the fall, winter, or early spring.
    • brand: Native Ideals
    Montana
    Bozeman
    Nodding Penstemon, Loose Flowered Penstemon, Beardtongue
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    May reseed but never seems to be aggressive, deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings. A drought tolerant clump forming native perennial with a tidy habit that attracts Hummingbirds, butterflies, and multitude of other pollinators.
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
    • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
    • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-16''W
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Fuzzy-Tongue Penstemon
    Prices start at : 2.13 USD / 0.25 lbs

    Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 5 – 10″ Sun: Full Sun 150 Seeds / Covers 10 sq ft PLANTING DIRECTIONS: The best time to plant native wildflowers is during the fall, winter, or early spring.
    • brand: Native Ideals
    Montana
    Bozeman
    Penstemon Elfin Pink
    Prices start at : 70.05 USD / Plant/25 Count

    Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar. They make a tremendous color statement when planted in groups. 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

    Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar. They make a tremendous color statement when planted in groups. 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

    Deer resistant. 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. The extra large vibrant red and white flowers produced by Red Riding Hood are...
    • Colors: Red, White
    • Zones: 5-8
    • Season Color: Summer
    • Max Height (feet): 18-24"
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    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.
    • Zone: 6 - 9
    • Plant Width: 20 in
    • Restrictions: Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
    • Item Form: 1-Quart
    South Carolina
    Hodges
    Rocky Mountain Penstemon Seeds
    Prices start at : 1.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 100 seeds

    The show begins in early summer and continues for more than a month, giving you enough bloomspikes to fill every vase in the house. As its name suggests, it is native to Wyoming and Utah, but adapts well to many parts of the country.
    • Plant Height: 24 in - 2 ft 6 in
    • Zone: 3 - 8
    • Genus: Penstemon
    • Foliage Color: Dark Green
    • Bloom Start To End: Early Summer - Mid Summer
    • Variety: Rocky Mountain
    South Carolina
    Hodges
    Cha Chatm Cherry Penstemon
    Prices start at : 12.95 USD / 1-Quart

    So easy to grow, so irresistible to all! Best in full sun and dryish climates, this Penstemon is adaptable to a wide range of conditions. These neon-red flowers, clustered thickly atop tall, upright plants, begin in late spring or early summer and just...
    • Additional Characteristics: Butterfly Lovers, Free Bloomer, Hummingbird Lovers, Long Bloomers, Repeat Bloomer
    • Bloom Color: Red
    • Species: hybrid
    • Bloom Start to End: Late Spring - Late Fall
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Plant Width: 22 in
    South Carolina
    Hodges
    Foxglove Beardtongue, Mississippi Penstemon
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    Reseeds readily. Foxglove Penstemon or Beardtongue is a clump forming native perennial that is tolerant of a wide range of conditions from somewhat dry semi-shaded conditions to moist sunny sites.
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
    • Native To / Origin: US-Central and East
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline*
    • Soil & Moisture: Average, moist, to somewhat dry once well-established preferably acidic soils.
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Twizzle Purple Penstemon Seeds
    Prices start at : 4.95 USD / (P) Pkt of 25 seeds

    Twizzle is a fine choice for containers as well as the sunny border. And best of all, Twizzle is open pollinated. It loves dry soil and doesn't mind poor fertility, heat, or other stresses.
    • Uses: Cut Flowers, Outdoor, Wildflowers, Beds, Border, Containers
    • Plant Height: 2 ft 4 in - 2 ft 11 in
    • Species: barbatus
    • Zone: 4 - 9
    • Seeds Per Pack: 25
    • Variety: 'Twizzle Purple'
    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. ‘Twizzle Scarlet' was awarded the 2017 Fleuroselect Gold Medal for striking...
    • Life Cycle: Perennial
    • Genus: Penstemon barbatus
    • Height: 27-30 inches
    • Spread: 15-25 inches
    • Sun: Full Sun
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
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