{"product_id":"penstemon-serrulatus-coast-penstemon","title":"Penstemon serrulatus (Coast penstemon)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eImagine a refined native wildflower with upright stems topped by cool blue-purple blooms that quietly hum with bee activity—that’s coast penstemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eSow in fall or cold-stratify and sow in spring. (~100 seeds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"217\"\u003ePenstemon serrulatus\u003c\/em\u003e (Coast penstemon) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"281\"\u003elow-maintenance, wildlife-supporting\u003c\/strong\u003e native perennial treasured for its elegant form and dependable blooms. Native to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"388\"\u003ePacific Northwest\u003c\/strong\u003e, it naturally grows in open woodlands, forest edges, meadows, and coastal lowlands. Blooming from late spring into early summer, its tubular flowers offer a vital nectar source for pollinators emerging after winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eCoast penstemon thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"662\"\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"697\"\u003ewell-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, including loamy or slightly rocky ground. Once established, it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"796\"\u003emoderately drought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, long-lived, and clump-forming, making it easy to integrate into both naturalistic and designed landscapes. It does not spread aggressively and coexists well with other native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eGraceful, resilient, and quietly showy, coast penstemon brings \u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003estructure, early-season color, and ecological value\u003c\/strong\u003e to gardens and restoration projects alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e🌿 What makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003etubular blue to violet flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e are perfectly shaped for native bees and other pollinators, blooming at a time when floral resources are still limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e🐝 Who loves it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eNative bees, bumble bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e🌎 Where it belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eOpen woodlands, forest margins, meadows, and coastal or inland garden spaces with good drainage. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003ewell-behaved and clump-forming\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eBest Places to Plant It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003ePollinator strips\u003c\/strong\u003e and habitat corridors\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eNative wildflower meadows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eSunny to lightly shaded garden beds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eBee-friendly garden zones\u003c\/strong\u003e near nesting habitat\u003cbr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eRestoration and naturalistic landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2072\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you’re aiming for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003epolished native perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e that supports pollinators, fits beautifully into Pacific Northwest plantings, and requires minimal upkeep, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003ecoast penstemon is an excellent choice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CrownBees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48997211799860,"sku":"150114","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/7018\/4244\/files\/Penstemonserrulatus_Coastpenstemon.jpg?v=1768507368","url":"https:\/\/crownbees.com\/products\/penstemon-serrulatus-coast-penstemon","provider":"CrownBees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}