Penstemon procerus (Smallflower penstemon)
Mat-forming native perennial with woody rhizomes and small blue to purple flowers, blooming June to August. Common within its range. Occurs on a wide variety of soils in dry to moist meadows and woodland openings, as well as wetland and riparian sites; up to 12,500 ft. elevation. Use for revegetation and pollinator habitat; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and small bees.
DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION
INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Duration: Perennial
Growth Habit: Forb/herb/ subshrub
Native Status: Native
Growth Form: Single crown
Mature Height: 12-16 in.
Bloom Color: Blue or purple
Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
Annual Precipitation: in.
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SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture: No
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pH Range: 6.1-7.8
SEEDING NOTES
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Seeding Rate: PLS lbs/acre
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VARIETIES & LOCAL ACCESSIONS
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