Smooth Blue Beardtongue

Penstemon nitidus

Also known as: Shining Penstemon

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions: Sun
Soil Conditions: Dry
Chinook Exposure: Exposed
Size: 12-16" T & 8-14" W
Bloom Period: June - July
Bloom Colour: Blue
Growth Habit: Moderate
Spreads By: Seeds
Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

 

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous


This item will ship from: Wild About Flowers
Seed Price: $4.00
Seed Quantity:
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Plug Price: $6.25
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Penstemon nitidus (Smooth Blue Beardtongue) Penstemon nitidus (Smooth Blue Beardtongue) Penstemon nitidus (Smooth Blue Beardtongue)

Seeds Per Package: 20

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Clusters of incredible blue flowers are amazing to behold – this is a great early season food source for Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Songbirds. This Penstemon is very drought tolerant and makes an excellent choice for rock gardens and dry rocky slopes.

Found in Nature: Dry rocky embankments and shale slopes.

Distribution: Prairies, Parklands, Rocky Mountains

Notes: Available as larger potted stock - pick up only.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.