15+ Penstemon Electric Blue Perennial Seeds – First-Year Bloom Hummingbird Magnet
Add a striking visual contrast to your garden with Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Electric Blue’, a captivating perennial that produces electric azure blue flowers with large tubular blooms. These 15+ seeds offer a stunning display from June to September, reaching up to 18 inches in height and forming attractive narrow-leaved foliage. This vibrant, hummingbird magnet brings life to your garden with its tubular flowers that attract both hummingbirds and butterflies.
Penstemon Electric Blue is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet eye-catching addition. This perennial thrives in full or partial sun, making it a versatile option for many garden settings. It grows well in well-draining soil and is ideal for containers, borders, and rock gardens. Whether planted in mass displays or as a border plant, Penstemon’s bold color is sure to stand out.
This first-year blooming plant ensures quick rewards, with flowers that bloom in the same year of planting. It is also easy to propagate by dividing rhizomes every 3-5 years, ensuring continuous growth and vitality in your garden. Enhance your landscape with this hummingbird-attracting flower and enjoy its beautiful blooms for years to come.
Key Features
- Type of Plant: Perennial Flower (Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Electric Blue’)
- Condition: First-year bloom perennial
- Mature Size: Grows up to 18 inches tall
- Growing Conditions: Thrives in full or partial sun, requires well-drained soil
- Zone Growing: USDA Zones 6-9
- Soil Type: Prefers well-draining soil
- Sunlight Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Expected Planting Period: Blooms from June to September
Benefits
- Hummingbird & Butterfly Magnet: The tubular flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, adding life to your garden.
- First-Year Blooms: Enjoy stunning electric blue flowers the same year you plant the seeds.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care, thriving in well-drained soil with full or partial sun.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for containers, rock gardens, borders, or adding bold color to mixed beds.
- Long Blooming Season: Blooms from June to September, providing non-stop color throughout the summer months.
Special Features
- Vivid Electric Blue Blooms: Striking azure blue tubular flowers that stand out in any garden setting
- First-Year Blooming: Flowers bloom in the same year the seeds are planted
- Wildlife Attraction: Hummingbirds and butterflies love the tubular flowers, adding vibrancy to your garden
- Ideal for Borders and Containers: Works beautifully in containers, borders, and rock gardens
- Easy Propagation: Divide rhizomes every 3-5 years to maintain continual growth
FAQs
Q1: Can Penstemon Electric Blue be grown indoors?
A1: Yes, Penstemon can be started indoors and then transplanted outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. Be sure to provide bright light if grown indoors.
Q2: How much sun does Penstemon need?
A2: Penstemon thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
Q3: Is Penstemon Electric Blue suitable for container gardening?
A3: Absolutely! This plant does well in containers and can be used to brighten up patios, balconies, or small garden spaces.
Q4: When can I expect the plant to bloom?
A4: Penstemon Electric Blue blooms from June to September, with flowers appearing the first year after planting.
Q5: How do I propagate Penstemon?
A5: Penstemon can be easily propagated by dividing rhizomes every 3-5 years to encourage new growth.
Brighten up your garden with the stunning Electric Blue Penstemon! With 15+ seeds of this first-year blooming perennial, you’ll enjoy vivid azure blue flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, bringing energy and color to your garden. Whether you’re planting in containers, along borders, or in rock gardens, this low-maintenance, sun-loving flower will provide continuous blooms from June to September. Don’t miss out on adding this hummingbird magnet to your garden – order now and start growing your own beautiful Penstemon Electric Blue today!
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I haven’t had a chance to plant them yet, but the seeds came well packed and with detailed instructions.
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I received the order in a timely manner and as described. Since these are flower seeds, I will have to wait until they sprout to determine anything else about the order. But the seller is outstanding with communication and service.