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Penstemon 'Thorn'
Penstemon 'Thorn'
Soft white and pink penstemon with long summer bloom
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Penstemon ‘Thorn’ is a long-blooming hybrid valued for its soft white flowers brushed with pink, especially noticeable when the buds first open. The gentle coloring gives this plant a light, elegant look that blends easily into many garden styles.
Blooming steadily through the season, ‘Thorn’ produces clusters of tubular flowers on upright stems that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. The narrow green foliage stays neat, creating a clean backdrop for the pastel blooms.
This variety forms a tidy, manageable plant that fits well into borders, mixed beds, and pollinator gardens. In well-drained soil and full sun, it settles in quickly and becomes a reliable, easygoing performer.
We grow and select this variety for its long bloom season, soft color, and dependable garden performance.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE PENSTEMON ‘THORN’
- Soft white flowers with pink blush
- Long, consistent blooming season
- Strong pollinator and hummingbird appeal
- Upright, tidy growth habit
- Easy to mix with other perennials
- Reliable in sunny gardens
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Semi-woody or herbaceous perennial shrub
- Growth habit: Upright, compact, branching
- Sun: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low to moderate once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9
- Additional traits: Drought tolerant, pollinator friendly
Penstemon ‘Thorn’ performs best in sunny locations with excellent drainage.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2½ ft. × 2 ft.
- Bloom time: Late spring through summer
- Flower color: White with pink blush
- Foliage: Narrow, green
- Fragrance: Light to none
BEST USES
- Perennial and cottage borders
- Pollinator and hummingbird gardens
- Mixed flower beds
- Drought-tolerant landscapes
- Small and medium garden spaces
Penstemon ‘Thorn’ is a gentle, long-flowering perennial that brings soft color, movement, and pollinator activity to sunny gardens.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.