PAGODA PENSTEMON
Pagoda Penstemon is a striking, upright perennial prized for its tall spires of rich blue-violet flowers arranged in neat, tiered clusters that give the plant its pagoda-like appearance. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it brings strong vertical structure, vivid color, and reliable pollinator activity to gardens and meadow plantings. This species is naturally adapted to open, sunny landscapes with well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for drought-tolerant and low-maintenance gardens. Cold-hardy, long-lived, and dependable, Pagoda Penstemon performs beautifully in prairie, foothill, and mountain regions where summers are dry and winters are cold.
Native Range
Pagoda Penstemon is native to the central Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, including:
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Kansas
Parts of Utah (Northern and Northeastern Grasslands)
Parts of New Mexico (higher elevation)
Growing Information
Botanical Name: Penstemon angustifolius
Common Name: Pagoda Penstemon
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 18–30 inches
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–7
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Water Needs: Low once established
How to Grow From Seed
Cold stratify seeds for 30days
Surface sow or cover very lightly
Keep evenly moist until germination
Germination typically occurs in 14–30 days
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings once established
This is for 25 seeds
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