Lea, I'm not sure about those Penstemons. I believe some aren't as hardy as others, and some have issues with winter moisture. I'm thinking P.barbatus are the large flowered, showy ones- is that right? I think those are a bit more finicky than some of the others. When did you move them? Some things don't like to be moved in the fall, just before cold weather sets in, that's why I'm wondering. I thought I had lost my P.mexicalli 'Red Rocks', but now the crowns are producing sprouts. Some of the others I wintersowed last year are getting ready to bud.
Every year I drool over all the gorgeous Lupine pics. I direct sowed a lot last year, knowing I'm a bit far south for them. They all germinated well, and gradually most simply disappeared over the summer, even though we did have a mild summer. Well, I have 2 that have returned and are growing- keeping my fingers crossed perhaps I'll actually get to see one of those blooms in person!
