Brazos Penstemon, Beardtongue
Penstemon tenuis
Natives
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Penstemon tenuis Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Penstemon tenuis |
| Common Name: | Brazos penstemon beardtongue |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, beds & borders, natives |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | rounded |
| Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
| Foliage: | leave are opposite, obovate, entire, or toothed |
| Flower: | panicle with pink, lavender, or red tubular flowers |
| Bloom Period: | Summer - Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| Native Range: | Texas Southern US |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | propagation by seed |
| Additional Notes: | adapted to dry, rocky environments found in small crevices and on sheer bluffs |
TTU Plant Resources
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Email
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