{"product_id":"100-calico-beardtongue-seeds-penstemon-calycosus-native-purple-wildflower-perennial","title":"100 Calico Beardtongue Seeds – Penstemon calycosus Native Purple Wildflower Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalico Beardtongue (Penstemon calycosus) is a native perennial wildflower prized for its graceful spikes of lavender to purple tubular flowers. Blooming in late spring and early summer, it adds vertical interest and a soft, naturalistic feel to borders, meadow plantings, and pollinator gardens. The common name \"beardtongue\" refers to the small, beard-like staminode inside each flower. This adaptable species is native to parts of the central and eastern United States and performs well in average to dry garden soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalico Beardtongue is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance native plants that support pollinators. Its flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while the neat clumps of green foliage provide texture in the perennial bed. It combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, coneflowers, and other prairie-style companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative perennial wildflower with lavender to purple tubular blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower spikes rise above tidy clumps of green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-suited to meadow gardens, borders, and naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates average to dry soil once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penstemon calycosus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Calico Beardtongue seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall after the first frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the medium consistently moist but not soggy. Germination can be slow and uneven; cold stratification for 30–60 days improves results. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 12–18 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Calico Beardtongue requires little care. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots develop, then reduce watering as plants become drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a tidy appearance, or leave seed heads for winter interest and self-sowing. Divide clumps every few years in early spring if plants become overcrowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Calico Beardtongue (Penstemon calycosus) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835976253750,"sku":"FOLIA2-1429","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7797897640_7p6v.jpg?v=1793096718","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-calico-beardtongue-seeds-penstemon-calycosus-native-purple-wildflower-perennial","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}