100 Penstemon Hirsutus Seeds – Hairy Beardtongue Heirloom Non-GMO Native Wildflower for Home Garden

Penstemon hirsutus, commonly known as Hairy Beardtongue, is a charming native wildflower that brings a relaxed, natural beauty to home gardens. This heirloom, non-GMO variety produces tubular lavender to pale purple blooms on upright stems, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout late spring and early summer. Its fuzzy, lance-shaped green foliage forms a tidy clump that works well in pollinator gardens, native plantings, cottage borders, and meadow-style landscapes.

Hairy Beardtongue is valued for its easy-going nature and long-lasting flowers. It is a wonderful choice for gardeners looking to support local pollinators while adding a soft, wildflower look to sunny or lightly shaded areas. Whether planted en masse or mixed with other perennials, this Penstemon offers reliable seasonal color and texture.

Plant Features

• Native wildflower with tubular lavender to pale purple blooms
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds for home garden planting
• Fuzzy green foliage and upright, clump-forming habit
• Blooms in late spring to early summer

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Penstemon hirsutus
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
• Mature Height: 12 to 24 inches
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Penstemon hirsutus seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in fall for natural stratification. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface without covering deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, harden them off and transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish, then reduce watering as they become drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a tidy appearance, and leave some seed heads for self-sowing and winter interest. Hairy Beardtongue is generally low-maintenance and deer resistant.

What's Included

100 Penstemon hirsutus seeds (Hairy Beardtongue), heirloom, non-GMO, for home garden planting.