{"product_id":"blue-beardtongue-flower-seeds-penstemon-spectabilis-native-wildflower-perennial-butterfly-hummingbird-garden-plant","title":"Blue Beardtongue Flower Seeds (Penstemon spectabilis) Native Wildflower Perennial | Butterfly \u0026 Hummingbird Garden Plant","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"57\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eBlue Beardtongue Flower Seeds (Penstemon spectabilis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"60\" data-start=\"57\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"149\" data-start=\"60\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePenstemon spectabilis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Beardtongue\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eShowy Penstemon\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking native \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia wildflower\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its tall spikes of vibrant blue to purple tubular blooms and its ability to thrive in harsh, dry conditions. This resilient perennial is widely used in native landscaping and pollinator gardens due to its long blooming season and high attraction to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKnown for its elegant upright flower spikes, Blue Beardtongue produces clusters of wide-mouthed tubular blossoms that can reach up to one inch in length. These vivid flowers rise above narrow green foliage, creating a bold vertical accent in garden beds, borders, and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNative to Southern California, this hardy perennial naturally grows in dry creek beds, rocky hillsides, and coastal bluffs. It is exceptionally drought tolerant once established and performs well in full sun with excellent drainage. Its adaptability allows it to withstand both heat and brief cold exposure, making it a reliable performer in challenging garden conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBlue Beardtongue typically blooms in mid-spring through early summer, producing a long-lasting display of color that enhances wildlife activity throughout the blooming period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1436\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1487\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWater: Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGrowth: Medium-growing perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClimate: Dry, warm, and temperate climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis species thrives in low-water landscapes and should not be overwatered. Good drainage is essential for healthy growth and long-term survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌿 Why Grow Blue Beardtongue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2232\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Brilliant blue-purple tubular flower spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent pollinator plant for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1963\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Extremely drought tolerant native perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Ideal for xeriscape and low-water gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2060\" data-start=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Long blooming seasonal color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2090\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Strong performance in heat and poor soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Native California wildflower species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent border and naturalized landscape plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"2234\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"2234\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 8–10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eBeard Tongue Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\"Seeds are Tiny so Handle with Care\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e Use more seeds than you want to plant as the germination rates are known to be low, and patience is needed for their erratic germination. Some may sprout within a month or two, but most can take all the way up to a year so don't toss out what doesn't sprout early as they're still good and just need more time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003eMix seeds and moistened soil together in a zip lock bag. To stratify, place in the refrigerator for 30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e Sow seeds into a well-drained, sandy compost and cover seeds with a very thin layer of sand or grit as they need bright light to germinate. Keep your grow light on for 12-14 hours a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e Use a heated propagator to keep the soil around 75 degrees F during the day, and down to 40 degrees F at night. Temperature fluctuation has been known to help them as it mimics their natural environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e Cover with a piece of plastic to help retain moisture. Check the soil every other day to be sure it stays moist, not wet. Be sure to mist them with a spray bottle so it doesn't wash the thin layer of sand off of the seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e6)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e Just be sure to keep the temperature fluctuating day \u0026amp; night, with bright light during the day, moist soil, and all you'll need is patience. Once they sprout, remove them into a separate container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e\"Please Contact us First if you Need Anything\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003eGerminación de la lengua de barba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e\"Las semillas son diminutas, así que manipúlelas con cuidado\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e1) Use más semillas de las que desea plantar, ya que se sabe que las tasas de germinación son bajas y se necesita paciencia para su germinación errática. Algunas pueden brotar en un mes o dos, pero la mayoría puede tardar hasta un año, así que no deseche las que no broten pronto, ya que todavía están buenas y solo necesitan más tiempo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e2) Mezcle las semillas y la tierra humedecida en una bolsa con cierre hermético. Para estratificar, colóquelas en el refrigerador durante 30 días.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e3) Siembre las semillas en un abono arenoso bien drenado y cúbralas con una capa muy fina de arena o gravilla, ya que necesitan luz brillante para germinar. Mantenga la luz de cultivo encendida durante 12 a 14 horas al día.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e4) Use un propagador calentado para mantener la tierra a alrededor de 75 grados F durante el día y a 40 grados F por la noche. Se sabe que la fluctuación de temperatura las ayuda, ya que imita su entorno natural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e5) Cúbrelas con un trozo de plástico para ayudar a retener la humedad. Revisa la tierra cada dos días para asegurarte de que se mantenga húmeda, no mojada. Asegúrate de rociarlas con un rociador para que no se lleve la fina capa de arena de las semillas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e6) Asegúrate de mantener la temperatura fluctuando día y noche, con luz brillante durante el día, tierra húmeda y todo lo que necesitarás es paciencia. Una vez que broten, sácalas a un recipiente aparte.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.3pt; background: white;\"\u003e\"Comunícate con nosotros primero si necesitas algo\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54118326075676,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 SEEDS","offer_id":54118326108444,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/new2beard1-topaz-upscale-4x-denoise-sharpen-sharpen-lighting.jpg?v=1778871746","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/blue-beardtongue-flower-seeds-penstemon-spectabilis-native-wildflower-perennial-butterfly-hummingbird-garden-plant","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}