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Penstemon richardsonii

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Names

Common Names
Richardson's Penstemon, Cutleaf Beardtongue

Growth

Height
1-3 feet
Spread
12-36 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Pink, Purple
Foliage Color
Green, Dusty green, and at times reddish.
Fall Foliage Color
Green, Dusty green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5a-10b
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil Type
Well-drained soil, preferably sandy or rocky, with a pH around 6.0–7.0.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.0, slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Other
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Bloom Time
May to September

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Douglas ex Lindl.
Publication
Bot. Reg. 13: t. 1121 (1828)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Lamiales
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Penstemon

Inferior Taxa

Penstemon richardsonii var. richardsonii Penstemon richardsonii var. dentatus

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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