{"product_id":"penstemon-mix-seed","title":"Penstemon Mix (Seed)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eThis mix contains two species of penstemon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon albertinus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon wilcoxii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/eco-research\/level-iii-and-iv-ecoregions-continental-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEcoregions: 15 - 17 (Level III)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eNatural Habitat: \u003c\/strong\u003eDry grasslands, foothills, open slopes, rocky hillsides, and sagebrush steppe. Common in well-drained soils across open, sunny landscapes, including roadsides and restoration sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eLife Cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eRhizomatous: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eLight Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eLate spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eBloom Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlue to blue-violet, lavender, or blue-purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e12 to 30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eElevation Range: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to approximately 8,000 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eCold Hardiness: \u003c\/strong\u003eZone 3 – 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers dry to moderately dry, well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soils. Does not tolerate heavy, compacted, or poorly drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eAlkali\/Saline Soil Tolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate tolerance to alkaline soils; low tolerance for saline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eMinimum Annual Precipitation: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 – 18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eDisturbance: \u003c\/strong\u003eEstablishes readily in disturbed areas such as roadsides and reclamation sites, while also persisting in stable native grassland and sagebrush communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003ePotential Pests\/Disease: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerally low pest and disease pressure; susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eDeer Resistance: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e• Important nectar source for native pollinators, particularly bumble bees and other native bees\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 Ounce","offer_id":51333450203432,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/6635\/1144\/files\/comingsoonpen.jpg?v=1768165996","url":"https:\/\/conservationseedlings.mtdnrc.gov\/products\/penstemon-mix-seed","provider":"DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}