Sand-dune Beardtongue (Penstemon acuminatus) $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Early Summer (May-July) • Colors: Sky blue to lavender • Flower Size: 1-inch tubular blooms in clusters
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low • Soil: Sandy, well-draining • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Primary pollinator • Hummingbirds: Nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Important food source
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Very little water needed • Fall: Leave some seedheads • Winter: Well-adapted to cold
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Blue Grama Grass
Evening Primrose
Blanket Flower
Prairie Zinnia
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Adapted to sandy soils • Drought tolerant • Long blooming period • Native bee specialist • Easy care
💚 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. Excellent for rock gardens and sandy soil conditions.