This resilient perennial is adaptive, colorful and a treat for bees.

It’s time for another round of Seattle Grows, a botanical party game (that I made up) where I ask local garden professionals what plant we should all be growing. This time I turned to Marcia Bruno, owner of West Seattle Nursery, for her recommendation for summer gardens. Full disclosure, West Seattle Nursery is my local go-to source for plants and growing supplies. It also happens to be where—at the end of hose, my professional garden path began in the early 90s.

“Penstemon,” Bruno promptly replied when I popped my question at the bustling checkout stand. “Do it for the bees.” 

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GROW in The Seattle Times