Rocky Mountain

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PENSTEMON ‘Beardtongue’ Drought Tolerant Heirloom Native Perennial Non-GMO 200 SeedsFresh, Pure Seed – No FillersPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPenstemon Seeds – Rocky Mountain PenstemonPenstemon strictusHeirloom North American native perennialTall-growing heirloom with purple Summer bloomsThrives in full sun or partially shaded areasAs you probably could have guessed, Rocky Mountain Penstemon is native to the Western mountain states and a common resident of high mountain meadows. Like its siblings in pink and white, this periwinkle blue penstemon also demonstrates remarkable drought tolerance!FAST FACTSName: Rocky Mountain Penstemon SeedsBotanical Name: Penstemon strictusLife Cycle: PerennialLight Requirement: Full Sun, Partial SunPlanting Season: SpringPlant Type: Tall wildflower with green stalks and vertical stacked purple bloomsFeatures: Heiloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant, Container GardenColor: PurpleBlooms: SummerPlant Height: Up to 18 inchesPlant Spacing: 12 inchesPlanting Depth: 1/8 inchSowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct SowCold Stratification: YesHardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6Ships: Year RoundPLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: PENSTEMONSowing: 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. ABOUT PENSTEMON: A perennial sometimes called Beardtongue, Penstemon plants will reward you with brilliant non-stop blooms with deep bronze-green foliage. These flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies into the garden and offer a variety of colors such as scarlet, pink, blue, purple, orange, yellow, and white.WHEN TO PLANT PENSTEMON SEEDS: Sow seeds indoors in starter trays or small pots in late winter. After the danger of frost has passed, harden off the seedlings and transplant them into your garden.WHERE TO PLANT PENSTEMON SEEDS: Penstemon thrives in full sun or partial shade in fertile, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. These plants are drought tolerant once established and are perfect for beds, borders, rock gardens, and cut flowers!HOW TO PLANT PENSTEMON SEEDS: Press flower seeds into soil, but do not cover. Keep seeds moist until germination, or 14-30 days.HOW TO CARE FOR PENSTEMON: Penstemons needs very little water and barely any fertilizer. Fertilize when planting only. Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigor and cut back to the base in early spring. Penstemon is generally disease free, but keep an eye out for slugs, snails, spider mites and eelworms.COLD STRATIFYING: Everyone wants plants. Now. But there are a small group of seeds that require a special treatment before they will even germinate in a climate that has temperatures below freezing. This process is called “Cold Stratification.” There are two ways to accomplish this.Fall Planting: If time is not a problem, you can put them in the ground in fall and let them go through a winter. They will sprout next year, but not flower. The following year, having gone through two winters, they will return and bloom as expected. If you are planting poppies direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8Create a “False Winter”: The second way to do this, if you want to save time, is to create a “false winter.” What this does is trick the seeds into thinking they have been in the ground for an entire year. All they need is to be in your refrigerator for at least 2 ½ months. About 3 months before spring, place seeds in a plastic bag with a handful of slightly dampened, clean peat, paper towel, or a mix of clean peat and sand. Seal and label the bag with seed name and date, then store in the refrigerator (not freezer) for at least 2½ mos. before planting in spring. (The cold period mimics a full winter’s cold.) Once your seed has been treated, it’s ready to plant when spring arrives.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.