About Growing
This section
provides material for gardeners who are interested in learning the basics of
growing penstemons.
Before you begin to grow your penstemons, here are
a few things to think about:
- Plan where you want to display
your penstemons.
- Consider what soil and sites
you have and whether you will have to amend the soil or build up the area with
better soil or sand and gravel to give penstemons the good aeration and
drainage most require.
- Think about how much care you
want to give them. One of the best things about penstemons is their low care
requirement.
- Generally it is best to start
with plants that are widely available in nurseries or from the list offered on
this website: Some Penstemons Suggested for Beginners by Region (more).
- Begin thinking about how much
fun it would be to raise plants from seed. (more)
Don't be afraid to experiment, since penstemons are
frequently more adaptable than would be expected based on native habitat! The
cultural limits of most species and varieties have not been determined and you
may have micro-climates or soil conditions that will make it possible for you to
grow many more than you would expect. Use this drop down menu to select a 'growing' topic
