Flower Specifications
- Approximate seeds per pound: 592,000
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 3 - 6
- Height: 24 - 36 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: Purple-blue
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy, pH 6.8 - 7.2
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 55 - 60F
- Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: 1/16 inch
- Sowing Rate: 2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 pounds per acre
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 16 - 20 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Penstemon
Penstemon (Penstemon Strictus Rocky Mountain) - They are absolutely stunning in the wildflower garden or in a naturalized setting! Grown from Penstemon flower seed, Rocky Mountain is a fine source of a brilliant blue color. Rocky Mountain Penstemon is a native U.S. plant that gardeners in many parts of the country have come to treasure. The intensely colored blooms are 1 inch across and shaped somewhat like a Snapdragon. They open along sturdy, erect 24 - 36 inch stems giving you enough bloomspikes for cutting and bringing into the house for bouquets. Gardeners are not the only ones who enjoy Penstemon! Hummingbirds and butterflies will be visiting in droves to feed on the nectar.
Rocky Mountain Penstemon flower seed is considered a wild flower seed. It is recommended to directly sow this Penstemon flower seed outdoors into prepared beds in late fall. In the late fall, loosen the soil and scatter the seed thinly on top allowing spacing so that you can move the plants after they have developed if you need to. Put a very thin layer of coarse sand or potting soil over the Penstemon flower seeds. They will lie dormant throughout the cold weather of winter, but the moisture and coldness is actually helping the seed, and once spring temperatures come, they will begin to sprout. They will become sturdy plants by mid-spring, and if you need to, they are easy to transplant to permanent locations at that time.
Shaker Bottle With Seed Starting Matrix |
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Shake 'n Seed - We are now offering shaker bottles filled with our seed starting matrix: rich soil, gardening sand, water absorbing crystals, and starter fertilizer. This not only helps dispense your seed, but it gets it off to a great start! Simply remove lid from shaker bottle, add seed from packet, put back on lid, shake the bottle vigorously for 15 seconds, and then shake your way to beautiful new plants! Use Shake 'n Seed over good quality soil, and then gently water to keep seed moist until it sprouts. Great for ground covers or mass planting flower seeds. |
