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Penstemon rostriflorus (Beaked beardtongue)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Penstemon rostriflorus Kellogg

Beaked beardtongue, Bridge penstemon, Mountain scarlet penstemon

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Synonyms: Penstemon bridgesii

USDA Symbol: pero10

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The low, much-branched, sub-woody base of beaked beardtongue or Bridge’s penstemon sends up 2-3 ft. stems which bear narrowly spoon-shaped, yellow-green leaves and large, conspicuously two-lipped, scarlet-red flowers.

This penstemon thrives in areas with cooler summer temperatures and some summer water.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , NM , NV , UT
Native Distribution: S.w. CO & w. NM, w. to CA Sierras
Native Habitat: Dry slopes in pinyon & ponderosa pine forests; 4500 to 10,000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky or sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Likes cooler summer temps and some summer water.

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Propagation

Description: Propagate using half-woody cuttings or seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Germination is best with cold-moist stratification.
Commercially Avail: yes

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View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Penstemon rostriflorus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Penstemon rostriflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Penstemon rostriflorus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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