Rocky Mountain Penstemon Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
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.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open at the top to reveal the ripe seeds. Gather the seeds as soon as the pods have begun to open; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Penstemon strictus
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert
Seeds per Ounce: 30,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 30 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Awesome product!
Will plant seeds in fall per package instructions. Looking forward to them germinating next year. What I like most about Everwilde's products is the foil packaging that's guaranteed to keep seeds fresh as well as the in-depth planting and growing information that's right on the seed packets. Most seed packets just provide generic information but Everwilde provides information specific to the plant/ flowers. Also you get a lot of seeds in one packet. I used to purchase seeds from this company before they switched packaging glad I came back. Will continue to purchase Everwilde seeds!!! Thank you for a quality product.
A favorite
I am looking forward to planting these, the fireweed and St. John's wort in a few weeks at a church camp that had to take out old, diseased Doug fir trees, and hope they will help restore the ground from the slash pile burns and equipment tracks. I really appreciate your variety of seeds and the packaging that helps maintain freshness.
Haven't Planted yet
Speedy delivery. Nice packaging. Please get lobelia, Crystal Palace seeds. I've been looking all over for them.
Thoughtful and useful gifts
I like sending gifts to family using Everwilde farms products.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
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.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open at the top to reveal the ripe seeds. Gather the seeds as soon as the pods have begun to open; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Penstemon strictus
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert
Seeds per Ounce: 30,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 30 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Awesome product!
Will plant seeds in fall per package instructions. Looking forward to them germinating next year. What I like most about Everwilde's products is the foil packaging that's guaranteed to keep seeds fresh as well as the in-depth planting and growing information that's right on the seed packets. Most seed packets just provide generic information but Everwilde provides information specific to the plant/ flowers. Also you get a lot of seeds in one packet. I used to purchase seeds from this company before they switched packaging glad I came back. Will continue to purchase Everwilde seeds!!! Thank you for a quality product.
Review
A favorite
I am looking forward to planting these, the fireweed and St. John's wort in a few weeks at a church camp that had to take out old, diseased Doug fir trees, and hope they will help restore the ground from the slash pile burns and equipment tracks. I really appreciate your variety of seeds and the packaging that helps maintain freshness.
Review
Haven't Planted yet
Speedy delivery. Nice packaging. Please get lobelia, Crystal Palace seeds. I've been looking all over for them.
Review
Thoughtful and useful gifts
I like sending gifts to family using Everwilde farms products.