Native Penstemon

Tubular penstemon flowers line upright stems in vivid colors, offering hummingbirds and native bees a rich nectar source. These resilient perennials bring vertical definition to sunny borders, prairie plantings, and rock gardens, with many types favoring lean soil and excellent drainage.

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  • Tubular flowers beckon hungry hummingbirds
  • Upright stems define informal borders
  • Lean, draining soils suit many species
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  • Foxglove Beardtongue, Penstemon Seeds

    Foxglove Beardtongue, Penstemon Seed

    Foxglove Beardtongue, Penstemon Seed
    Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) is a North American native perennial that sends up graceful spikes of white, bell-shaped flowers with a soft pink blush. The upright blooms brighten prairie gardens, rain gardens and naturalized borders from late spring into early summer. Plants establish into durable clumps that tolerate a range of soils when drainage is adequate. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
    $4.30 $257.00
  • Calico Beardtongue, Penstemon Seeds

    Calico Beardtongue, Penstemon Seed

    Calico Beardtongue, Penstemon Seed
    Calico Beardtongue (Penstemon calycosus) is a distinctive North American native plant. Pink tubular flowers with contrasting interiors rise above glossy foliage and invite bees into early-summer gardens. It matures at approximately 36 inches tall and flowers from late spring to early summer through early to mid summer. Plant it in full sun to partial shade, in medium to medium-wet conditions, with loamy soil or clay soil. Space plants 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth and airflow.
    $3.70 $93.10
  • Hairy Beardtongue, Penstemon Seeds

    Hairy Beardtongue, Penstemon Seed

    Hairy Beardtongue, Penstemon Seed
    Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) is a distinctive North American native plant. Lavender tubular flowers and softly hairy stems give this adaptable beardtongue a delicate look in dry borders and open woods. It matures at approximately 18 inches tall and flowers from mid to late spring through late spring to early summer. Plant it in full sun to partial shade, in dry through medium-wet conditions, with loamy soil, sandy soil or dry soil. Space plants 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth and airflow.
    $3.55 $89.30
  • Pale Beardtongue, Penstemon Seeds

    Pale Beardtongue, Penstemon Seed

    Pale Beardtongue, Penstemon Seed
    Pale Beardtongue (Penstemon pallidus) is a distinctive North American native plant. Pale tubular blooms appear above a compact base, making this beardtongue especially useful in sandy or rocky native plantings. It matures at approximately 12 inches tall and flowers from mid to late spring through late spring to early summer. Plant it in full sun to partial shade, in dry to dry-medium conditions, with sandy soil, dry soil or poor soil. Space plants 10–12 inches apart for healthy growth and airflow.
    $3.55 $89.30