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Penstemon (Beardtongue)

Penstemons or Beardtongues are usually growing as perennials with a basal leaf rosette and several upright growing stems in summer with numerous showy, white, red, rose, blue, or bluish lilac trumpet shaped flowers. They are native in open, sunny spots in mountainous regions in North and Central America. Most beardtongue species are easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot.
Sow the fine seeds flat from autumn to mid spring on any well drained, rich soil, only finely cover seeds with sand. As for most winter hardy perennials, seeds require a cooling period for several months before they germinate in late spring to early summer, thus during winter place pots outside in a protected spot. Carefully transplant in summer or autumn as soon as seedlings are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
40 seeds per package.
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Penstemon idahoensis (Idaho Beardtongue)

Penstemon idahoensis (Idaho Beardtongue)

30cm, Idaho Beardtongue is a showy species makes several stalks with numerous violet-blue flowers above narrow leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Cassia County, Idaho, USA, at some 1.550m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 7493 € 7,99
Penstemon incertus (Western Desert Penstemon)

Penstemon incertus (Western Desert Penstemon)

60 (80)cm, Western Desert Penstemon is a tall species from the Mojave desert with several stalks with blue flowers above linear leaves. For any rich, very well drained and preferably rocky to sandy soil in full sun. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Inyo County, California, USA, at some 1.550m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 7494 € 7,99
Penstemon laricifolius ssp. exilifolius (Larchleaf Beardtongue)

Penstemon laricifolius ssp. exilifolius (Larchleaf Beardtongue)

50cm, Larchleaf Beardtongue is a choice species with with silvery-blue leaves and several stalks with white to pale rose flowers. For any rich, very well drained and preferably rocky to sandy soil in full sun. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Albany County, Wyoming, USA, at some 2.200m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 7495 € 7,99
Penstemon laricifolius ssp. laricifolius (Larchleaf Beardtongue)

Penstemon laricifolius ssp. laricifolius (Larchleaf Beardtongue)

20cm, Larchleaf Beardtongue a medium tall species with deep pink flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Fremont County, Wyoming, USA at some 2.350m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6711 € 7,99
Penstemon leonardii (Leonard's Beardtongue)

Penstemon leonardii (Leonard's Beardtongue)

30 (50)cm, Leonard's Beardtongue is native of rocky slopes in Idaho, Nevada and Utah, USA. Penstemon leonardii is a medium tall species with a basal leaf rosette from which emerge several rich blue flower spikes. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Cache County, Utah, USA, at an altitude of some 3.000m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package0409 € 7,99
Penstemon linarioides (Toadflax Beardtongue [ssp. compactifolius])

Penstemon linarioides (Toadflax Beardtongue [ssp. compactifolius])

20cm, Toadflax Beardtongue makes very narrow (formerly ssp. compactifolius) green to greyish-green leaves and numerous blue to lavender flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Coconino County, Arizona, USA at some 2.150m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6712 € 7,99
Penstemon linarioides var. sileri (Siler's Penstemon)

Penstemon linarioides var. sileri (Siler's Penstemon)

20cm, Siler's Penstemon is a variety with linear, rich green to greyish-green leaves and numerous blue flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Washington County, Utah, USA at some 1.850m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6713 € 4,99
Penstemon lyalli (Lyall's Beardtongue)

Penstemon lyalli (Lyall's Beardtongue)

25cm, Lyall's Beardtongue makes a dense stand with several stalks with numerous pale rose, lavender or pale blue flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Teton County, Montana, USA, at some 1.700m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 7496 € 7,99
Penstemon moffattii (Moffatt's Beardtongue)

Penstemon moffattii (Moffatt's Beardtongue)

30cm, Moffatt's Beardtongue is native of open spots in woodlands and shrublands in Colorado and Utah, USA. Penstemon moffatii is a medium tall species with dark blue to violet-blue flowers above mid green leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Mesa County, Colorado, USA, at an altitude of some 1.600 m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package0408 € 7,99
Penstemon montanus ssp. idahoensis (Central Idaho Penstemon)

Penstemon montanus ssp. idahoensis (Central Idaho Penstemon)

15cm, Central Idaho Penstemon is a rather dwarf subspecies with nice greenish-blue foliage and large lavender flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Valley County, Idaho, USA at some 2.400m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6715 € 9,99
Penstemon montanus ssp. montanus (Cordroot Penstemon)

Penstemon montanus ssp. montanus (Cordroot Penstemon)

20cm, Cordroot Penstemon is a smaller species with bluish-green leaves and rather large, pale rose to rich lavender-blue flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Custer County, Idaho, USA, at some 2.700m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 7498 € 7,99
Penstemon murrayanus (Scarlet Beardtongue)

Penstemon murrayanus (Scarlet Beardtongue)

90 (120)cm, Scarlet Beardtongue is a first choice species from plains, meadows and open spots in woods in Arkanas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, USA. Penstemon murrayanus makes tall stalks with nodding, bright red flower tubes above grayish-green leaves. For any rich, very well drained and preferably rocky to sandy soil in full sun. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from populations in Louisiana, USA. IV-VI.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 7499 € 9,99
Penstemon neomexicanus (New Mexico Beardtongue)

Penstemon neomexicanus (New Mexico Beardtongue)

20cm, New Mexico Beardtongue is a medium tall species with blue flowers above rosettes of rich green, leathery leaves. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Otero County, New Mexico, USA at some 2.600m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6716 € 7,99
Penstemon newberryi (Mountain Pride Beardtongue)

Penstemon newberryi (Mountain Pride Beardtongue)

10cm, Mountain Pride Beardtongue is a dwarf mat forming species with small serrated leaves and showy rose-red flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Siskiyou County, California, USA at some 1.850m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6717 € 4,99*
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Penstemon nitidus var. longifolius (Waxleaf Penstemon)

Penstemon nitidus var. longifolius (Waxleaf Penstemon)

25cm, Waxleaf Beardtongue is a choice species with bluish-green leaves and showy bright blue flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Powell County, Montana, USA, at some 1.350m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 7501 € 9,99
Penstemon ophianthus (Loa Penstemon)

Penstemon ophianthus (Loa Penstemon)

30cm, Loa Penstemon has bluish-green to grayish-green leaves and violet to rich rose flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Sevier County, Utah, USA, at some 2.450m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 7502 € 7,99
Penstemon osterhoutii (Osterhout's Beardtongue)

Penstemon osterhoutii (Osterhout's Beardtongue)

50cm, Osterhout's Beardtongue a beautiful choice species with bluish-green leaves and lavender-blue flowers. For any rich, very well drained and preferably rocky to sandy soil in full sun. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Garfield County, Colorado, USA, at some 2500m. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 7503 € 9,99
Penstemon ovatus (Eggleaf Beardtongue)

Penstemon ovatus (Eggleaf Beardtongue)

30cm, Eggleaf Beardtongue is a showy species with oval, serrated leaves and rich blue flowers on upright stalks. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6718 € 7,99
Penstemon pachyphyllus (Thickleaf Beardtongue)

Penstemon pachyphyllus (Thickleaf Beardtongue)

70cm, Thickleaf Beardtongue grows as a perennial with slightly succulent, bluish green leaves in a basal rosette and erect stems with sky blue to lavender flower trumpets. It is native of western USA. For any rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in full sun. VI-VII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 3916 € 4,99*
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Penstemon pachyphyllus var. congestus (Thickleaf Beardtongue)

Penstemon pachyphyllus var. congestus (Thickleaf Beardtongue)

25 (40)cm, Thickleaf Beardtongue makes somewhat fleshy, greyish-green leaves and showy bluish-violet flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Sevier County, Utah, USA at some 2.150m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6719 € 7,99
Penstemon pallidus (Pale Beardtongue)

Penstemon pallidus (Pale Beardtongue)

40cm, Pale Beardtongue is a perennial with broad leaves and upright stems with pale lavender to almost pure white, tubular flowers. It is native of rocky woods and prairies in the USA. For any rich, well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 1020 € 4,99*
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Penstemon palmeri (Pink Wild Snapdragon)

Penstemon palmeri (Pink Wild Snapdragon)

40cm, Pink Wild Snapdragon is a perennial with broad, bluish green leaves and upright stems with fragrant, quite large, white to rose flowers. For any rich, well drained, preferably slightly rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package 3917 € 4,99*
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Penstemon palmeri var. eglandulosus (Scented Beardtongue)

Penstemon palmeri var. eglandulosus (Scented Beardtongue)

30 (45)cm, Scented Beardtongue makes showy pale pink to sometimes pure white flowers above glaucous foliage. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Kane County, Utah, USA at some 1.900m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

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seed package6720 € 7,99
Penstemon parryi (Parry's Snapdragon)

Penstemon parryi (Parry's Snapdragon)

60cm, Parry's Snapdragon is an annual to semi-perennial with broad, bluish green leaves and upright stems with rich pink flowers. Native of the Sonora Desert, Arizona (USA). For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3918 € 4,99*
* This price is valid if a single item is ordered only. The shop will automatically assign discounts on bulk purchases. If several packages are ordered from this species, they will be merged into a single package. Please refer to our General Terms of Business.
Penstemon parvulus (Short-Stalk Penstemon)

Penstemon parvulus (Short-Stalk Penstemon)

15cm, Short-Stalk Penstemon is a dwarf species with bluish-green leaves and rich blue-lavender flowers. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Jackson County, Oregon, USA at some 1.750m. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. VI-VIII.
40 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6721 € 7,99