100 Seeds Slender Beardtongue Penstemon gracilis Native Wildflower

Slender Beardtongue is a graceful native perennial known for its slender stems and delicate lavender to pale purple tubular blooms that attract pollinators throughout the early summer season. Its airy, upright habit and fine-textured foliage make it an excellent choice for meadow plantings, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

\tThis penstemon works beautifully in mixed perennial borders, rock gardens, and prairie-style plantings, where its subtle color and graceful form blend well with grasses and other wildflowers. The tubular flowers are well suited to pollinator-friendly gardens, and the plant thrives in well-drained, sunny sites with moderate moisture once established. It is a low-maintenance, long-lived perennial when given the right conditions.

Species: Penstemon gracilis
Variety: Not applicable
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: 3 to 8
Germination: 14 to 30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Native to North American prairies and open woodlands