100 Seeds Hairy Beardtongue Penstemon hirsutus Native Wildflower

Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) is a hardy native perennial prized for its fuzzy stems and tubular lavender to violet blooms that open gradually along upright spikes in late spring and early summer. This clump-forming wildflower brings a natural, meadow-like charm to borders, pollinator gardens, and native plant landscapes, and it returns reliably year after year in well-drained sites.
The nectar-rich flowers are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making this an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly plantings. Hairy Beardtongue works well in cottage gardens, rock gardens, and naturalized areas, and its tidy green foliage stays attractive through the season. It can be started from seed indoors or sown directly in prepared beds, and it tolerates dry, rocky, or sandy soils once established.
Species: Penstemon hirsutus
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, light required for germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native wildflower; blooms late spring to early summer