Alpine Smooth Penstemon Seeds – Penstemon glaber v. alpinus – 100mg Native Wildflower with Blue-Purple Blooms

Alpine Smooth Penstemon Seeds (Penstemon glaber var. alpinus)

These 100mg seeds of Alpine Smooth Penstemon offer a chance to grow a native perennial known for its attractive bluish-purple tubular flowers. This species is well-suited for alpine gardens, rocky slopes, and landscapes that support pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

Key Features

• Bluish-purple tubular blooms that attract native pollinators
• Adapted to high elevations and cold winter climates
• Drought-tolerant and thrives in rocky, sandy, well-drained soils
• Upright herbaceous perennial growth habit
• Includes 100mg of seeds with cold stratification recommended for germination
• Suitable for USDA zones 3 through 8

Growing Information

Plant Alpine Smooth Penstemon seeds in fall or early spring, ensuring they undergo cold stratification to encourage germination. The plant prefers full sun exposure and low watering needs due to its drought tolerance. It typically takes 1 to 2 years to reach maturity. Ideal soil conditions include rocky or sandy, well-drained substrates, mimicking its native alpine environment.