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Penstemon albidus
Penstemon albidus Nutt.
White Penstemon, White Beardtongue, Red-line Penstemon, Red-line Beardtongue
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PEAL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A stout, erect, 8-12 in. perennial with broad, rough leaves and a densely flowered spike of large, tubular blossoms. Flowers are white, sometimes with a pale pinkish or bluish tube.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CO , IA , KS , MN , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , WYCanada: AB , SK
Native Distribution: S. Man. & Alt., s. through w. MN & n.w. IA, to w. OK, n. TX & n.e. NM
Native Habitat: Gravelly or sandy grasslands
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Sandy, rocky, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Tip and internode cuttings will likely root. Propagation is also possible by seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Germination is best with cold-moist stratification.
Commercially Avail: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Penstemon albidus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Penstemon albidus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Penstemon albidus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-19Research By: TWC Staff