Penstemon procerus (Smallflower penstemon)

Mat-forming native perennial with woody rhizomes and small blue to purple flowers, blooming June to August. Common within its range. Occurs on a wide variety of soils in dry to moist meadows and woodland openings, as well as wetland and riparian sites; up to 12,500 ft. elevation. Use for revegetation and pollinator habitat; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and small bees.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

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INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/herb/ subshrub

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: Single crown

Mature Height: 12-16 in.

Bloom Color: Blue or purple

Bloom Period: Mid-Summer

Annual Precipitation:  in.

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SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: No

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pH Range: 6.1-7.8


SEEDING NOTES

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