100 Seeds Calico Beardtongue Penstemon calycosus Native Wildflower

Calico Beardtongue is a native perennial wildflower known for its tubular blooms in soft pink, lavender, and white tones with lightly marked throats. It brings a relaxed, naturalistic look to borders, meadow plantings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, and its upright stems add vertical interest through the warm season.
This penstemon works well in cottage gardens, native plantings, prairies, and informal beds, where its flowers are visited by bees and other pollinators. It prefers well-drained soil and tolerates drought once established, making it a useful choice for sunny, low-water areas and mixed perennial borders.
Species: Penstemon calycosus
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; 14-30 days
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native perennial; blooms in late spring to summer