{"product_id":"100-calico-beardtongue-seeds-penstemon-calycosus-wildflower-pollinator-garden","title":"100 Calico Beardtongue Seeds Penstemon calycosus Wildflower Pollinator Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalico Beardtongue is a native perennial wildflower known for its graceful spikes of soft lavender to pale pink tubular blooms that open gradually from late spring into early summer. Penstemon calycosus brings a light, airy texture to naturalistic plantings, meadow gardens, and cottage borders, and its upright stems and tidy clumping habit make it a dependable choice for gardeners seeking a long-lived, low-maintenance perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making this species a favorite for pollinator and wildlife gardens. The flowering stalks also work well as fresh cut flowers. Calico Beardtongue performs best in well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established, pairing beautifully with grasses and other native perennials in mixed borders, pollinator patches, and wildflower meadows.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Penstemon calycosus\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Herbaceous perennial wildflower\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright clumping, 60 to 90 cm tall\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, average fertility\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 14 to 30 days with cold stratification\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, press lightly, do not cover deeply\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 30 to 45 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Cold stratify seeds 4 to 6 weeks before sowing for best results\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664773546120,"sku":"AGY-063","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.8111827828_gwb4_cc6683c5-aa7c-4a23-8a83-27aeb6270941.jpg?v=1791898860","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/100-calico-beardtongue-seeds-penstemon-calycosus-wildflower-pollinator-garden","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}