Add vibrant, tubular blooms to your garden with Penstemon, a hardy flowering plant known for its colorful flowers and drought-tolerant growth. Perfect for borders, beds, and containers, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for home gardeners seeking long-lasting, pollinator-friendly flowers.
Features & Benefits:
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Produces colorful, tubular blooms in various shades
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Drought-tolerant, ideal for water-efficient gardening
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Perfect for borders, garden beds, and containers
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Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, suitable for sustainable gardening
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Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Variety: Penstemon
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Plant Height: 12–36 inches (depending on variety)
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Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; tolerant to dry conditions once established
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; reduce watering once seedlings are established.
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade promotes strong growth and vibrant blooms.
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Germination Time: 14–28 days under warm conditions (65–75°F).
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings carefully when 3–4 inches tall to permanent garden locations or containers.
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Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming; minimal pruning required.
