Small-Flowered Penstemon, Littleflower penstemon, Pincushion beardtongue, Tolmie's penstemon

Penstemon procerus

Physical Characteristics

Penstemon procerus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

North-western N. America - Alaska to Oregon, east to Wyoming and Colorado.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea A tea-like beverage is made by boiling the dried leaves and stems[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known