Seed Pack - Hairy Penstemon (Penstemon hirsutus)
This listing is for one packet of Hairy Penstemon (Penstemon hirsutus) seeds. Each packet contains roughly 1,000 seeds. For best germination of native species, remember to start or scatter seeds October-January!
A short penstemon with delicate pink flowers, excellent for borders and hummingbirds! Widely adaptable in sun, water, and soil requirements.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Adaptable, Well Drained
Height: 1'-2'
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: May-Jun
Root Type: Fibrous
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract mainly long-tongued bees but also other bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, skippers, and hummingbirds. Hosts the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly.