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Penstemon (Beardtongue)

Penstemons or Beardtongues are usually growing as perennials with a basal leaf rosette and several upright growing stems in summer with numerous showy, white, red, rose, blue, or bluish lilac trumpet shaped flowers. They are native in open, sunny spots in mountainous regions in North and Central America. Most beardtongue species are easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot.
Sow the fine seeds flat from autumn to mid spring on any well drained, rich soil, only finely cover seeds with sand. As for most winter hardy perennials, seeds require a cooling period for several months before they germinate in late spring to early summer, thus during winter place pots outside in a protected spot. Carefully transplant in summer or autumn as soon as seedlings are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
40 seeds per package.
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Penstemon patens (Lone Pine Beardtongue)

Penstemon patens (Lone Pine Beardtongue)

25cm, Lone Pine Beardtongue has ornamental silvery bluish-green foliage and showy lavender to violet flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Nyo County, California, USA at some 2.250m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6722 € 4,99
Penstemon payettensis (Payette Beardtongue)

Penstemon payettensis (Payette Beardtongue)

20cm, Payette Beardtongue is a very ornamental species with densely packed brilliant blue flowers above leathery, rich green leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Adams County, Idaho, USA at some 1.000m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6723 € 4,99
Penstemon petiolatus (Crevice Beardtongue)

Penstemon petiolatus (Crevice Beardtongue)

20 (35)cm, Crevice Beardtongue is native of rock crevives in woodlands in Arziona, Nevada and Utah, USA. Penstemon petiolatus is a smaller species with utmost showy magenta flowers above whitish-green serrated leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Washington County, Utah, USA, at an altitude of some 1.100m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package0407 € 7,99
Penstemon procerus var. brachyanthus (Pincushion Beardtongue)

Penstemon procerus var. brachyanthus (Pincushion Beardtongue)

10cm, Pincushion Beardtongue is a dwarf plant with some deep blue flowers above narrow, rich green, somewhat leathery leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Linn County, Oregon, USA at some 1.650m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6724 € 7,99
Penstemon procerus var. formosus (Pincushion Beardtongue)

Penstemon procerus var. formosus (Pincushion Beardtongue)

10cm, Pincushion Beardtongue is a dwarf variety with thick, dark green leaves arranged in dense basal rosettes and intense blue-violet flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Siskiyou County, California, USA at some 2.700m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6725 € 7,99
Penstemon pseudospectabilis (Desert Beardtongue)

Penstemon pseudospectabilis (Desert Beardtongue)

80 (120)cm, Desert Beardtongue is a perennial species with dark bluish green leaves and upright stems with rich pink to scarlet-pink flower trumpets. For any rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3919 € 7,99
Penstemon roezlii (Roezl's Beardtongue)

Penstemon roezlii (Roezl's Beardtongue)

35 (50)cm, Roezl's Beardtongue is a perennial with upright stems with showy, quite large, rich blue flowers above narrow lanceolate leaves. It is native of open spots in forests and scrubs in Oregon, western Nevada, and northern California (USA). For any rich, well drained, soil in full sun. An excellent beardtongue for the rock garden. VI-VII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package9269 € 7,99
Penstemon rydbergii (Rydberg's Beardtongue)

Penstemon rydbergii (Rydberg's Beardtongue)

30cm, Rydberg's Beardtongue is a beautiful dwarf perennial with showy terminal clusters of lilac blue flowers above a basal leaf rosette. It is native of moist mountain meadows from central Washington south to the Columbia River, southward to north-eastern California, eastward to W Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in full sun. Excellent in the rocky garden. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3920 € 4,99*
* This price is valid if a single item is ordered only. The shop will automatically assign discounts on bulk purchases. If several packages are ordered from this species, they will be merged into a single package. Please refer to our General Terms of Business.
Penstemon saxosorum (Upland Beardtongue)

Penstemon saxosorum (Upland Beardtongue)

50cm, Upland Beardtongue is a choice species with slightly bluish-green leaves and utmost showy, sky-blue flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Carbon County, Wyoming, USA, at some 2.550m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 7504 € 9,99
Penstemon scapoides (Pinyon Beardtongue)

Penstemon scapoides (Pinyon Beardtongue)

10cm, Pinyon Beardtongue makes dwarf plants in dense makes with rich blue flowers above bluish-gray leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Inyo County, California, USA at some 2.400m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6731 € 4,99
Penstemon scariosus var. garrettii (Garrett's Beardtongue)

Penstemon scariosus var. garrettii (Garrett's Beardtongue)

40 (60)cm, Garrett's Beardtongue is native of open spots in woodlands and shrublands in Utah and Wyoming, USA. Penstemon scariosus var. garrettii is a medium tall species with sky-blue to pale blue flowers above a basal rosette of narrow leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Uintah County, Utah, USA, at an altitude of some 2.300m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package0406 € 7,99
Penstemon secundiflorus (Sidebells Penstemon)

Penstemon secundiflorus (Sidebells Penstemon)

20 (40)cm, Sidebells Penstemon is a perennial with upright stems with quite large, lilac blue to purplish-pink flowers. It is native of slopes, mountainous meadows and open spots in woodlands in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming (USA). For any rich, well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3921 € 4,99
Penstemon serrulatus (Serrulate Beardtongue)

Penstemon serrulatus (Serrulate Beardtongue)


40 seeds per package.

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seed package6830 € 3,99*
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Penstemon speciosus (Royal Beardtongue)

Penstemon speciosus (Royal Beardtongue)

40 (70)cm, Royal Beardtongue is a showy perennial with several upright stems, densely packed with quite large, rich lilac blue flowers. It is native of open spots in dryish woods in California (USA). For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3922 € 3,99*
* This price is valid if a single item is ordered only. The shop will automatically assign discounts on bulk purchases. If several packages are ordered from this species, they will be merged into a single package. Please refer to our General Terms of Business.
Penstemon spectabilis (Showy Beardtongue)

Penstemon spectabilis (Showy Beardtongue)

40 (70)cm, Showy Beardtongue is a most ornamental perennial with bright green leaves and erect racemes with quite large, bluish-purple flower trumpets. It is native of open spots in dryish woods and mountain meadows in California (USA). For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3923 € 4,99
Penstemon strictus (Rocky Mountain Beardtongue)

Penstemon strictus (Rocky Mountain Beardtongue)

50 (80)cm, Rocky Mountain Beardtongue is a most beautiful perennial with erect racemes with densely packed rich brilliant blue flowers with a purplish tinge. It is native of open spots in dryish woods and mountain meadows in California (USA). For any rich, well drained, slightly rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3924 € 4,99*
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Penstemon superbus (Superb Beardtongue)

Penstemon superbus (Superb Beardtongue)

80 (120)cm, Superb Beardtongue is a very ornamental perennial with coral to pale scarlet flower trumpets above dark bluish green leaves. It is native of rocky, dryish soils in south-western New Mexico (USA). For any rich, very well drained, slightly rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3925 € 4,99
Penstemon tenuiflorus (Eastern Whiteflower Beardtongue)

Penstemon tenuiflorus (Eastern Whiteflower Beardtongue)

70 (120)cm, Eastern Whiteflower Beardtongue is a perennial with erect, hairy stems covered with pure white tubular flowers. It is native of humus rich soils in open spots in woods in the USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 1021 € 4,99*
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Penstemon triflorus (Hill Country Penstemon)

Penstemon triflorus (Hill Country Penstemon)

30 (50)cm, Hill Country Penstemon has showy deep rose-pink flowers above shiny leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Edwards County, Texas, USA at some 650m and Kerr County, Texas, USA at some 650m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package (ex Edwards County)6733 € 7,99
(ex Edwards County)
seed package (ex Kerr County)6763 € 7,99
(ex Kerr County)
Penstemon tubaeflorus (Superb Beardtongue)

Penstemon tubaeflorus (Superb Beardtongue)

80 (120)cm, Superb Beardtongue is a very ornamental perennial with erect stems with showy, quite large, pure white flower trumpets. It is native of semi-moist meadows and Prairies in the USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 1022 € 4,99*
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Penstemon venustus (Elegant Beardtongue)

Penstemon venustus (Elegant Beardtongue)

60 (90)cm, Elegant Beardtongue is a perennial with several erect stems covered with violet to rich lavender flower trumpets. It is native of mountain meadows and open spots in woods from south-western Washington to north-eastern Oregon and W Idaho (USA). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3926 € 4,99
Penstemon virens (Blue Mist Beardtongue)

Penstemon virens (Blue Mist Beardtongue)

30 (50)cm, Blue Mist Beardtongue is a lower perennial with several erect stems covered with rich lavender flower trumpets above dark green leaves. It is native of mountain meadows and open spots in woods in E Columbia and Wyoming (USA). For any rich, very well drained, preferably rocky soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3927 € 4,99
Penstemon virgatus (Wandbloom Beardtongue)

Penstemon virgatus (Wandbloom Beardtongue)

40 (70)cm, Wandbloom Beardtongue is a middle sized, very showy perennial with upright racemes densely covered with rich lavender flower trumpets with reddish lines. It is native of mountain meadows in the USA. For any rich, well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3928 € 4,99*
* This price is valid if a single item is ordered only. The shop will automatically assign discounts on bulk purchases. If several packages are ordered from this species, they will be merged into a single package. Please refer to our General Terms of Business.
Penstemon washingtonensis (Washington Beardtongue)

Penstemon washingtonensis (Washington Beardtongue)

25cm, Washington Beardtongue makes deep blue flower tubes and narrow, rich green leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Chelan County, Washington, USA at some 1.900m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6734 € 4,99
Penstemon watsonii (Watson's Penstemon)

Penstemon watsonii (Watson's Penstemon)

40 (60)cm, Watson's Penstemon is an ornamental tall species with deep-blue flower tubes and narrow lanceolate leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Lander County, Nevada, USA at some 2.600m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6735 € 7,99