{"product_id":"100-slender-beardtongue-seeds-penstemon-gracilis-perennial-for-pollinator-prairie-gardens","title":"100 Slender Beardtongue Seeds – Penstemon gracilis Perennial for Pollinator \u0026 Prairie Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlender Beardtongue (Penstemon gracilis) is a charming perennial wildflower native to the prairies and open woodlands of North America. It forms neat clumps of narrow, lance-shaped green leaves and sends up slender stems topped with tubular, lavender to pale purple flowers in late spring and early summer. These nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making this plant an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, prairie restorations, and naturalized meadow plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact size and delicate appearance make it a lovely addition to rock gardens, border fronts, and container plantings. Slender Beardtongue is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils, bringing effortless beauty and ecological value to sunny garden spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces slender spikes of tubular, lavender to purple flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for prairie gardens, rock gardens, and naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial growth habit returns year after year\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 gracilis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\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 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\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 Slender 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 soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots or into the garden after the danger of frost has passed.\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, then reduce watering as plants become drought-tolerant. Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the crown to prevent rot. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom and maintain a tidy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Slender Beardtongue (Penstemon gracilis) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835976188214,"sku":"FOLIA2-1427","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7850623423_51c2.jpg?v=1793096715","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-slender-beardtongue-seeds-penstemon-gracilis-perennial-for-pollinator-prairie-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}