Large-Flowered or Shell-Leaf Penstemon (Beard Tongue)- Mid West, Central US Native

Large-Flowered or Shell-Leaf Penstemon is a gem in the garden, wildlife plantings, forests and meadows. It's large pink flowers are showy and is a wildlife magnet. It is found in the central United States and can be growing USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8. It prefers dry well-drained soils and is commonly found in pollinator mixes. 

Botanical Names: Penstemon grandiflorus 

Characteristics: 

• Perennial
• Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall
• Showy Pink blooms
• Prefers well draining dry soils
• .25 gram or ~250 Seeds per packet 

Instructions - Direct sow in fall or as soon as the ground is workable. It needs cold stratification to germinate. If you miss the window from nature to do this, simply mix the seeds with moist sand, place in a bag or container, and place in the refrigerator for 45 days.  

•  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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