40 Seeds Showy Beardtongue Penstemon cobaea Wildflower Pollinator Cottage Garden

Showy Beardtongue, also known as Penstemon cobaea, is a native wildflower valued for its large, tubular blooms in shades of pink, purple, and white. This clump-forming perennial adds bold color and vertical interest to meadow plantings, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
The blossoms appear in late spring to early summer and are attractive to bees and hummingbirds. Use it in mixed borders, native plant gardens, or naturalized areas where its upright habit and showy flowers can be enjoyed. It performs best in well-drained soils and full sun.
Species: Penstemon cobaea
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 5-8
Germination: 14-30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, light required for germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; blooms late spring to early summer