50 Seeds Pagoda Penstemon Penstemon angustifolius Native Wildflower Drought Tolerant

Pagoda Penstemon is a native perennial wildflower known for its striking form and dependable garden performance. Its slender blue-green foliage is topped in late spring by tall spikes of pale lavender-blue tubular flowers arranged in neat, pagoda-like tiers, creating a distinctive vertical accent in sunny borders and meadow plantings.

This penstemon suits rock gardens, xeriscapes, native plant beds, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, where its tiered blooms add color and structure through the late spring and early summer season. It performs best in well-drained soils with plenty of sun and tolerates dry conditions once established. Allow spent flower spikes to remain if seed dispersal is desired, or trim them back to keep a tidy appearance.
Species: Penstemon angustifolius
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, low fertility
Zones: 4 to 8
Germination: Cold stratification for 4 to 6 weeks recommended; sow surface lightly covered
Sowing: Indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in fall
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; attractive to bees and hummingbirds