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Rocky Mountain Penstemon Seeds

These lovely periwinkle-colored blooms are native to North America

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Penstemon strictus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 18 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

As you probably could have guessed, Rocky Mountain Penstemon is native to the Western mountain states and a common resident of high mountain meadows. Like its siblings in pink and white, this periwinkle blue penstemon also demonstrates remarkable drought tolerance!

  • Heirloom North American native perennial
  • Tall-growing heirloom with purple Summer blooms
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 420 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 68,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 272,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Penstemon Planting Guide to learn more.

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Rocky Mountain Penstemon Seeds

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Rocky Mountain Penstemon Seeds FAQs

What is Rocky Mountain Penstemon also known as?

Rocky Mountain Penstemon is also known as Beardtongue and Beard Tongue.

Is Rocky Mountain Penstemon resistant to animals or disease?

Rocky Mountain Penstemon is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Rocky Mountain Penstemon?

Rocky Mountain Penstemon is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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