{"product_id":"dusky-penstemon-penstemon-whippleanus-10-or-100-seeds","title":"Penstemon whippleanus (Dusky Penstemon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as Dusky or Whipple's Penstemon, it's celebrated for its graceful appearance and showy wide-tubular flowers that are a deep, saturated violet and appear to be sugar-coated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wildflower is found in a wide variety of habitats, ranging from mountain meadows to rocky slopes, and coniferous forests. Blooms late Spring through Summer depending in location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing 12 to 24 inches, with a compact and somewhat bushy growth habit, quite similar to Firecracker Penstemon. Its upright stems are lined with alternating lance-shaped leaves, creating an attractive, well-structured plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most Penstemon the flowers attract pollinators of all kinds, mainly bees and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDusky Penstemon is more tolerant of higher precipitation zones than most other native-to-Utah Penstemon but still requires well-draining soil. Thrives in full sun to part shade, has extreme cold tolerance and moderate drought tolerance. Prefers rocky soil and higher elevations and can tolerate almost full shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold-moist stratify 90 days then sow in pots or desired location. Or plant outside late Fall to Early Winter. Cover lightly with sand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beehive Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20","offer_id":47258418315551,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50","offer_id":49500728230175,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/3088\/2847\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d9f5f717-f95c-4282-a114-fce8a88a9323.jpg?v=1700606096","url":"https:\/\/beehive-ecology.com\/products\/dusky-penstemon-penstemon-whippleanus-10-or-100-seeds","provider":"Beehive Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}