Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus) $9.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Mid-Summer (June-July) • Colors: Deep blue-purple tubular flowers • Flower Size: 1-inch long tubular blooms in clusters
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates rocky soil • Spacing: 15-18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Major attractor • Native Bees: Essential food source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Supports native pollinators
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Minimal watering once established • Fall: Leave seedheads for birds • Winter: Leave basal foliage for protection
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Blanket Flower
Blue Flax
Prairie Coneflower
Native Grasses
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Drought tolerant • Long blooming period • Evergreen basal foliage • Excellent cut flower • Deer resistant
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and pollinator gardens. Needs excellent drainage for winter survival.