Hairy penstemon (Penstemon hirsutus), proposed by Akène
🌸 A jewel for rockeries and pollinators 🌸
The hairy penstemon is a hardy perennial with a bushy habit, easily recognizable by its downy stem which gave it its name. Its delicate and elegant purple tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and bees , making this plant an essential asset for naturalist and rock gardens .
Tolerant of poor and rocky soils , it is particularly resistant to diseases and pests , requiring little maintenance. In addition to being a spectacular ornamental plant , it plays an essential role in the garden ecosystem by attracting beneficial insects and promoting natural pest control .
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Flowering : May to June
📏 Height : 45 cm
🌱 Spacing : 30 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun, partial shade
🌿 Life cycle : Perennial
🌾 Soil type : Sandy to loamy, well drained
💧 Soil moisture content : Dry to medium
🦌 Deer Resistance : High
📦 Seeds per packet : 300
Sowing and cultivation
❄️ Cold stratification : Mix the seeds with a moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or sand) and place them in the refrigerator for 60 days .
📏 Sowing : Sow on the surface after stratification, as these seeds need light to germinate .
💦 Watering : Keep the soil slightly moist until germination (7 to 21 days).
🍂 Outdoor sowing : You can sow directly in autumn, stratification will take place naturally outdoors .
Ecological roles and utilities
🐝 A pollinator magnet : Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies , especially the Baltimore butterfly , which depends on this plant for reproduction.
🌍 A garden ally : Acts as a trap plant by attracting beneficial insects that contribute to natural pest control.
🌱 Natural resistance : Grows in poor, rocky soils , with excellent disease tolerance and low maintenance requirements .
Why grow hairy penstemon?
🌿 An ecological and ornamental asset
🦋 Ideal for rock gardens and dry areas
🌸 An elegant and abundant flowering
🌞 An easy to grow plant, adapted to difficult conditions
Add a floral and ecological touch to your garden with the hairy penstemon, an elegant and resistant perennial that will delight gardeners and pollinators alike!
