Penstemon Sampler (Beardtongue Sampler): High Country Gardens, Drought Tolerant Plants, Xeriscape Perennials

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Item # 99521
Sampler $41.94
2 or more Samplers $35.94

Penstemon Sampler

Beardtongue Sampler

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Experience the magic of Penstemons! Our sampler includes one plant each of Penstemon ‘Red Riding Hood’, Penstemon pinifolius ‘Nearly Red’, Penstemon pinifolius ‘Magdelena Sunshine’, Penstemon pseudospectabilis, Penstemon palmeri and Penstemon barbatus ‘Elfin Pink’ for a total of 6 plants.

Zones 5-8

Because many Penstemon are adapted to grow in harsh Western habitats, it is important to keep a few cultural considerations in mind when bringing them into our gardens:

Plant only in well-drained soils; wet clay soils and Penstemon aren’t compatible. Avoid overly enriched soils; too much compost can shorten their life span. (See our library for more about Proper Soil Preparation for Penstemons.)
Plant high, leaving the top of the root ball just above the surrounding soil to avoid burying the crown of the plant.
Avoid bark, grass clippings or compost as mulch materials. These mulches are detrimental to healthy Beardtongues. They will cause disease in wet, cold weather. It is better to leave them non-mulched or use gravel.
Allow to re-seed. Penstemon will sometimes live for only 2 or 3 years (e.g., Penstemon palmeri). To keep them going, allow some of the plants to set seed (don’t deadhead them). The volunteer seedlings will be more vigorous and longer lived than the original parent plant.
Fertilize sparingly. Beardtongues like “tough love” and need only to be fertilized once each year in the fall. Apply a light application of an organic or natural fertilizer. Yum Yum Mix is an excellent fertilizer for Penstemon and other native plants. It has a high trace mineral and phosphorus content while being low in nitrogen.

Penstemon barbatus ‘Schooley’s Red’ substituted for Penstemon ‘Red Riding Hood’.

We reserve the right to substitute a species or cultivar of equal or greater value if we are sold out of a variety listed above.

Special Notes:

Save $6.00 off the single plant pricing!
Save $12.00 off the single plant pricing when you buy two or more samplers.

We reserve the right to substitute a plant of equal or greater value.

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You save by ordering this combined product but you may purchase the individual plants below. Type in a quantity for the product(s) you want and click the "Add to Cart" button.
	Penstemon barbatus 'Elfin Pink' Item # 75718 each $7.99 , 3 to 6 plants $7.79 , 7 or more $7.59	Qty:
	Penstemon palmeri Item # 75755 each $7.99 , 3 to 6 plants $7.79 , 7 or more $7.59	Qty:
	Penstemon pseudospectabilis Item # 75765 each $7.99 , 3 to 6 plants $7.79 , 7 or more $7.59	Qty:
	Penstemon pinifolius 'Nearly Red' Item # 75767 each $7.99 , 3 to 6 plants $7.79 , 7 or more $7.59	Qty:
	Penstemon barbatus 'Schooley's Coral' Item # 75714 each $7.99 , 3 to 6 plants $7.79 , 7 or more $7.59	Qty:
	Penstemon pinifolius 'Magdalena Sunshine' Item # 75759 each $7.99 , 3 to 6 plants $7.79 , 7 or more $7.59	Qty:

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones	5 - 8
Color	Assorted Colors
Regions	Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., Western Only
Rain	10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care)
Bloom Time	Early Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Longblooming
Sun	Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil	Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture	Xeric
Height	Medium - 12in. to 36in.
Plants for Pollinators	Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds
Resistant to Hungry Critters	Resists Rabbits