When to Seed Penstemon
Penstemon should be direct seeded outdoors in fall, or stratified indoors and sown in trays for transplanting after all danger of frost has passed.
Where to Plant Penstemon
This plant will appreciate a spot with full sun to partial shade. Loose, well-draining soil is ideal but this plant will tolerate an extremely wide range of growing conditions, but prefers dry soil over wet. This perennial bloom will flower in the second year and come back year after year. It will readily spread and reseed, so keep this in mind when choosing a location! Plants reach three to five feet tall.
Growing Penstemon
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, 18 inches apart. Once established, this plant is quite drought tolerant.
Harvesting Penstemon
This flower is not typically harvested and is better enjoyed as a landscaping and pollinator plant.