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Penstemon spectabilis - Showy Penstemon (Seed)

Penstemon spectabilis - Showy Penstemon (Seed)

$6.00

  • Penstemon spectabilis - Showy Penstemon (Seed)
    • Penstemon spectabilis - Showy Penstemon (Seed)
    • Penstemon spectabilis - Showy Penstemon (Seed)

    Penstemon spectabilis - Showy Penstemon (Seed)

    $6.00 Excl. tax

    PLEASE PLANT RESPONSIBLY Please protect the delicate balance of our native ecosystems by not sowing seeds in parks and nature preserves or wilderness areas.Available in store: Check availability

    The most spectacular of the penstemons. A must for any drought tolerant garden. Occasional water lengthens bloom season but may shorten the plant's lifespan. Prune after blooms to promote new growth.

    Details

    Plant Characteristics
    Species NamePenstemon spectabilis
    Common NameShowy Penstemon
    Plant TypePerennials
    Height by Width5ft. x 4ft.
    Flower ColorBlue, Purple, Violet, Lavender
    Flowering MonthsApril, May, June
    Sun ExposureInland-Sun
    Water RequirementLow
    Soil TypeSand, fast draining
    Sowing SeasonYear Round
    Sowing Difficulty Level*Easy
     
    Sowing Rates
    1 oz--
    1/4 lbs--
    1/2 lbs--
    1 lbs--

    * Sowing difficulty levels:
    • Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
    • Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
    • Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination

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