Penstemon rostriflorus

$7.30

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Beaked Penstemon

Beaked Penstemon is a perennial herb that grows in clumps of many erect stems from a woody base, reaching 1 – 3.3 ft. tall

Its red to orange-red tubular flowers bloom throughout the summer and have a notable hooded upper lip and a three-lobed lower lip on the mouth of the flowers.

Beaked Penstemon is a favorite among hummingbirds and  a likely host for the larvae of the Common Buckeye butterfly, various species of Checkerspot butterflies, and at least a few moth species.

The perfect addition to bird gardens, hummingbird gardens, butterfly gardens, and bee gardens!

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Drought Tolerant

Container

D-16

Ecological Value

Likely host of the Common Buckeye butterfly, various species of Checkerspot butterflies, and at least a few moth species., Nectar source for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Historical Uses

The Kawaiisu tribe use it as an orthopedic aid by applying a poultice of mashed roots to swollen limbs.

Distribution

Southwestern United States

Elevation

383" – 12226"

Communities
Habitat

Dry places, slopes