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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

      Description

      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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