Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Penstemon angustifolius Nutt. ex Pursh
Broad-beard beardtongue, Broadbeard beardtongue, Whorled penstemon
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Slender stems to 1 ft. with numerous intense-blue, tubular, unevenly 5-lobed flowers in stalked clusters, rising in pairs from upper leaf axils. Leaves are glaucous, blue-green.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , KS , MT , NE , NM , ND , OK , SD , UT , WY
Native Distribution: ND to e. MT & c. WY, s. to OK, n. NM, w. CO, e. UT & n.w. AZ
Native Habitat: Prairies; sand hills
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Sandy soils or light loams
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Last Update: 2007-01-01
