Penstemon Cambridge Seed
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Penstemon Cambridge Seed

Penstemon barbatus

Item #1098

Perennial. This lovely penstemon deserves a place in every garden! If you have a spot that rarely gets watered, but still want a beautiful, flowering perennial, choose Cambridge. Very drought tolerant, but also does well with average moisture. Excellent rock garden plant, and a nice addition to well-drained containers. Include in the front of your wildflower areas. Attracts hummingbirds!




Perennial

Full sun

Blooms summer

1’ tall

Days to Emerge:
20-35 days

Seed Depth:
1/2-1”

Seed Spacing:
A group of
5 seeds
every 8”-12”

Thinning:
When 1” tall,
thin to 1
every 8 ‘-12”

When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost, or late fall.

When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before average last frost.

Special germination instructions: Press seed lightly into soil surface; do not cover. Keep moist.

Artist: Susan DiMarchi

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