{"product_id":"bridges-penstemon","title":"Bridges' Penstemon","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n• \u003cem\u003ePenstemon rostriflorus\u003c\/em\u003e (Bridges’ Beardtongue) is a Southwest native wildflower that blooms for weeks \u003cstrong\u003efrom summer through fall \u003c\/strong\u003e with scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers\u003cbr\u003e\n\n• This later-blooming variety is a rich source of natural nectar, and \u003cstrong\u003e a must-have for hummingbird gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n• \u003cem\u003eP. rostriflorus\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the \u003cstrong\u003elongest-lived, longest-blooming, and most durable\u003c\/strong\u003e Penstemon species\u003cbr\u003e\n\n• This \u003cstrong\u003edrought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e (xeric) plant features evergreen foliage\u003cbr\u003e\n\n• A 2006 \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Select®\u003c\/strong\u003e selection\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon rostriflorus\u003c\/em\u003e (Bridges’ Beardtongue) carpets the American Southwest from Colorado to California with an abundance of scarlet flowers through the hottest late summer months. \u003cem\u003eP. rostriflorus\u003c\/em\u003e is remarkably long-lived, with some specimens living to 20 years at Denver Botanic Gardens. This variety has adapted for hummingbird pollination, with red, downward-facing flowers that dispense pollen quickly, maximizing each hummingbird visit. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Penstemon may reseed some; deadhead for the first two years to avoid seed set, and this will result in a stronger plant. After that, deadhead to encourage repeat blooming and if you want to avoid seedlings. It thrives in disturbed soils, so we recommend aerating the surrounding soil with push aerator or spading fork from time to time.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThrives in high elevations up to 8125 feet.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47295805882530,"sku":"HC018984","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9679\/3250\/files\/bridges-beardtongue-1.jpg?v=1780074568","url":"https:\/\/perennialzoneca.com\/products\/bridges-penstemon","provider":"High Country Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}