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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
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
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXNative 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: LowLight 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: yesAttracts: 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, AlanCounty: 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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