Large-Flowered Penstemon Seed Packet
SKU: AM012983
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Overview
Large-flowered Beardtongue is a drought tolerant wildflower perfect for hard-to-reach areas in the garden or low water landscapes. 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)
key features
Botanical Name
Penstemon grandiflorus
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
24" tall
Seed Coverage
covers 10-20 square feet
Bloom Time
Early summer
SKU
AM012983
Description
Large-flowered Beardtongue, or Penstemon grandiflorus, is an extremely versatile wildflower, thriving in dry conditions, poor soil and full to partial shade. 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. Bumblebees particularly enjoy the nectar of the Large-flowered Beardtongue.
This perennial wildflower looks spectacular when grown in masses and can make a stunning statement in a large-scale meadow.
