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Rock Penstemon (Penstemon baccharifolius)

Rock Penstemon (Penstemon baccharifolius)

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Penstemon baccharifolius Hook.

Rock Penstemon, Rock Beardtongue, Cut-leaf Penstemon, Cut-leaf Beardtongue, Baccharis-leaf Penstemon, Baccharis-leaf Beardtongue

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PEBA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Clustered spikes of cherry-red, tubular flowers line the 1-1 1/2+ ft. stalks of this almost shrubby perennial. Baccharis-leaf Beardtongue or Rock Penstemon’s dark-green leaves are thick and toothed, and sometimes are quite hairy.

This beardtongue attracts hummingbirds and is browsed by deer.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Central and west Texas south into Chihuahua
Native Habitat: Limestone crevices & bluffs. Limestone bluffs of the Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos. Well-drained limestone.

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
Soil Description: Well-drained, limestone soils. Rocky, Gravelly, Sandy, Limestone-based.
Conditions Comments: Clustered spikes of cherry-red, tubular flowers line the stalks of this almost shrubby perennial. Baccharis-leaf beardtongue or rock penstemon's dark-green leaves are thick and toothed, and sometimes are quite hairy. This beardtongue attracts hummingbirds and is browsed by deer.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Nectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: Minimal

Special value to native bees

Information and photos from:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PEBA

Image Information

Photographer: Cressler, Alan
County: Val Verde
State: TX
Location Notes: Dolan Creek Wash. Devil's River State Natural Area.
Accession date: 2017-07-10
Filename: A_C_IMG4628.JPG
Slide Index: 30785467545_c1c40bcc9f_o.jpg
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Portrait
Shot: Close-up of flowers in an inflorescence.
Date Taken: 2016-10-30
NPIN Image Id: 48257

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