Penstemon bradburyi

Penstemon bradburyi

Native to:
United States | CO, IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, WI, WY

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Penstemon
Species:
Penstemon bradburyi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to improve germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society