{"product_id":"100-hairy-beardtongue-seeds-penstemon-hirsutus-perennial-for-pollinator-gardens","title":"100 Hairy Beardtongue Seeds – Penstemon hirsutus Perennial for Pollinator Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eHairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) is a charming native perennial prized for its tubular, lavender to purple flowers that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this compact plant adds a delicate touch to pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalized areas. Its hairy stems and lance-shaped leaves give it a unique texture, and it thrives in well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy perennial is a wonderful choice for gardeners looking to support local ecosystems while enjoying long-lasting color. It works beautifully in border fronts, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows, and it naturalizes readily when conditions are right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces tubular lavender to purple flowers that attract pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms in late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit suitable for borders and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to parts of North America\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 hirsutus\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 Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; 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\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-8\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\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches\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 Hairy 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 soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination can be slow and uneven; stratification (cold treatment) improves results. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant to individual pots or garden beds after hardening off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once established, Hairy Beardtongue is relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom and prevent self-seeding if desired. In late fall, cut back foliage to promote healthy spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Hairy Beardtongue seeds (Penstemon hirsutus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835976155446,"sku":"FOLIA2-1426","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7802699044_6och.jpg?v=1793096713","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-hairy-beardtongue-seeds-penstemon-hirsutus-perennial-for-pollinator-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}