Small-flower Beardtongue is a perennial member of the Schrophulariaceae family that thrives in sunny openings in woodlands, meadows, grasslands, & dry or moist rocky outcrops. The whorls of flowers are bright blue-purple & attractive to a wide variety of native pollinators, including bumblebees & butterflies. Excellent addition for xeric rock gardens! Germination Instructions: 30 to 60 days cold-moist stratification. Sow outside in fall to late winter. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Very drought tolerant. The Value of Native Plants: Habitat: Birds, small mammals, bees, butterflies, & numerous other insects co-evolved with native plants & depend on their resources. Suitability: Native plants evolved in our local ecosystem & are adapted to environmental conditions such as variable soil, drought, heat, & cold. Conservation of Energy, Water, & Time: Because of their suitability, they require little to no maintenance, water, fertilizer, & pesticides to grow. Beauty: Native plants have natural aesthetic beauty that can accentuate your landscape by providing a variety of colors, shapes, textures, & scents. Enjoyment & Satisfaction: Planting native species provides the opportunity to reconnect with the natural world by restoring & conserving the web of life that is intricately woven by reciprocal relationships, thereby effectively helping to sustain our natural & cultural heritage for future generations. Small-Flower Beardtounge | Penstemon Procerus ~ 100 Small Seeds Pacific Northwest Wildflowers
