Broad Leaved Penestemon
- Scientific Name: Penstemon ovatus
- Garden: Natives Garden
- Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained
Plant Information
Blue to purple flowers rise 12-40″ above a basal rosette of leaves in late spring/early summer. Found in Multnomah county north to British Columbia, it grows in damp sites along forest edges. This one does well at the coast!
Characteristics: Whether mat-forming or upright varieties, all have the characteristic tubular flowers; five stamens, one typically bearded and protruding out to the end of the lower edge of the corolla, curled over like a lip, hence the name Beardtongue. Flower color can be white, pink, blue, lavender and purple.
Culture: Most require sharp drainage, full sun, and relatively lean soil.
Pruning: Late summer clean-up as needed, usually all that’s needed.
Pests & Diseases: Occasional leaf-spot if too much retained moisture.
Data Source
https://www.portlandnursery.comPlant Photos
