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
• 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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