{"product_id":"penstemon-prairie-dusk","title":"Penstemon x barbatus 'Prairie Dusk' – 'Prairie Dusk' Beardtongue","description":"\u003csection id=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrighten your sunny landscape with this eye-catching perennial boasting rich spikes of vivid purple-blue tubular flowers throughout summer. Its upright, compact habit adds elegant vertical structure to borders while naturally attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e : Smooth, dark green lanceolate leaves forming a dense basal rosette beneath sturdy flowering stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e : Upright spikes of unscented, vibrant purple-blue tubular blooms with paler throats, opening from late spring through mid-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Full sun to ensure maximum flower production and maintain strong, upright stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Upright, compact, and bushy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e : Moderate growth rate, quickly reaching its mature size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e : Light, sandy, or gravelly soil with sharp drainage; thrives in lean soils and avoids soggy conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e : Hardiness zone 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Naturally resists white-tailed deer as well as hare and rabbit browsing; demonstrates excellent drought, heat, and cold tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"utilisation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of use\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ideal for sunny flower beds, rock gardens, cottage gardens, borders, and patio containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e : Creates a striking focal point with vivid purple tones and performs exceptionally well as a long-lasting cut flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering :\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately during establishment; allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e : Apply a light layer of compost in early spring or use a balanced slow-release fertilizer; avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e : Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage extended blooming and cut back old foliage to ground level in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e : Plant in spring or early autumn, spacing plants 30 to 45 cm apart at crown level in well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jardineries Botanix","offers":[{"title":"2 gal","offer_id":58363739210031,"sku":null,"price":15.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4050\/6415\/files\/PenstemonPrairieDusk-1.jpg?v=1787580673","url":"https:\/\/botanix.com\/en\/products\/penstemon-barbatus-prairie-dusk-beardtongue","provider":"Jardineries Botanix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}