Product Description
Overview
Blue Penstemon Barbatus Flower Seeds are a great choice for gardeners who want vibrant color and elegant vertical blooms. Known for their tall stalks covered in tubular flowers, Penstemon Barbatus is excellent for adding height, movement, and pollinator activity to garden beds. This blue variety stands out beautifully in borders, wildflower gardens, and naturalistic plantings.
Features
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Premium-quality, non-GMO Blue Penstemon Barbatus Seeds
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Produces tall spikes of vivid blue tubular flowers
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Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage landscapes, and meadows
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Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
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Strong germination and low-maintenance growth
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Heat-tolerant and drought-resistant once established
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Provides long-lasting seasonal color
Specifications
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Plant Type: Perennial (in warm zones), grown as annual in cool zones
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Common Name: Penstemon / Beardtongue
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Scientific Name: Penstemon barbatus
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Variety: Blue Flowering Type
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GMO Status: Non-GMO
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Heirloom: Yes
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Growth Season: Spring–summer
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USDA Zones: 4–9
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Sun Exposure: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
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Bloom Time: Late spring to autumn
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Plant Height: 18–36 inches
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Spacing: 12–18 inches
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Watering: Low to moderate
Planting Guide
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Sowing Method: Start indoors or direct sow outdoors
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Sowing Depth: Surface sow; gently press seeds into soil
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Germination Time: 14–25 days
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Ideal Temperature: 18–22°C
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Transplanting: Move outdoors once frost danger passes