Rocky Mountain Penstemon - Rocky Mountin Native

Rocky Mountain Penstemon can be found in the Rocky Mountains, up to around 10,000 feet in elevation. It loves full sun to partial sun and its early summer blue blooms are a beautiful sight.  It is found in sage brush, pinyon pine, and aspen-conifer habitats. It is drought tolerant and often used in xeriscape plantings. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies seek out this native and rely on it for nectar. It can be found in areas of the Rocky Mountain from USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8. 

Botanical Names: Penstemon Strictus

Characteristics: 

• Perennial
• Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall
• Vibrant blue blooms
  
• Prefers well draining dry soils
• 1 gram or ~800 Seeds per packet 

•  Sow on top of soil as this needs light to germinate. 
• Germination 11-22 days after cold stratifcation
• Thin 6-8" apart

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