Rocky Mountain

1oz ROCKY MOUNTAIN Penstemon Flower Seeds Strictus (Aprx 30,000 Seeds) Rocky Mountain Penstemon is a perennial that is native to the Rocky Mountain region and can be found in pinyon-pine, sagebrush and aspen-conifer communities up to 9,500 feet in elevation. It blooms from early to mid-summer, producing numerous purple flowers on tall stalks. Prefers well-draining soils and full sun or very light shade. Excellent for pollinator mixes, bed & borders, and the rock garden. Very drought-tolerant. *** ()*** MORE INFO: Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this seed needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30-60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring. Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. This plant develops rather slowly, and usually begins blooming in its second year. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though they also appreciate occasional watering in especially dry weather. After blooming cut the plant back to several inches above the soil, unless seed is wanted. Do not overwater, since this plant is particularly susceptible to root rot if the soil becomes too moist. If seeds are not required, cut the plant back after blooming has finished. This plant often self-sows, and is highly attractive to bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Name: Hairy Rocky Mountain Penstemon Other Common Names: Beardtongue Scientific Name: Penstemon Strictus Color: Blue Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost / Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost Plant Height: 18″-36″ Plant Spacing: 15 – 18″ Cycle: Perennial Bloom Season – Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade Soil & Water Preferences: Average Other: Attracts bees, birds, & butterflies, All Of Our Vegetable Seeds Are Heirloom And Organic Unless Otherwise Stated. Organic seeds will be stated as such in item title and item description, . All Seeds We Carry Are Either For The Current Growing Season Or For The Next Growing Season To Come Which Is Why Our Seeds Have Such A High Germination Rate And Will Last For Years If Stored Properly. We Do Not Sell Old Seeds. Our Heirloom Seeds Are All Gathered And Packaged By Hand So No Weed Seeds Or Anything Other Than What You Ordered Will Be In Your Seed Packets. We Do Not Carry Any Gmo Or Altered Seeds. All Seeds Come In A 2X3 Resealable Plastic Zip Lock Bag, Shipped In A Protective Bubble Mailer. If You Have Any Questions You Can Message Us At Any Time. .. All multiple orders of the same seed are put in the same bag. For example if you order 500 beefsteak tomato seeds x 3 then 1500 seeds will be put in the same bag. We do not send out 3 individual bags with 500 in each. This goes for all seeds unless they are listings of different seeds. NOTE: . We do not ship growing instructions. Germination, plant and growing instructions are available online. Please feel free to message us anytime. Check Our Store For Many More Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables