100 Seeds Slender Beardtongue Penstemon gracilis Wildflower Pollinator Cottage Garden

Slender Beardtongue is a hardy perennial wildflower admired for its delicate, tubular blooms that bring a soft, airy texture to meadow and cottage-style plantings. Its slender stems and gentle lavender to violet flowers create a natural, informal look that blends well with other sun-loving perennials.

This wildflower is well suited to pollinator gardens, prairie restorations, and low-water landscape borders, where its nectar-rich blooms draw bees and other beneficial insects through the season. It performs best in well-drained soils and full sun, offering reliable seasonal color in mixed beds and naturalized areas.
Species: Penstemon gracilis
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for best results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; ideal for meadow and pollinator plantings