Sand-Dune Penstemon, Sharpleaf penstemon

Penstemon acuminatus

Basic Information

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Genus: penstemon

Plant ID (slug): penstemon-acuminatus

Numeric ID: 24620

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Penstemon acuminatus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Western N. America - Washington and Oregon to Idaho.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic Stomachic The leaves are antiemetic and stomachic[257]. An infusion of the leaves is used to stop vomiting[213, 257]. A decoction is used in the treatment of cramps and stomach pains[257].