Stemless Beardtongue

Penstemon acaulis

Stemless Beardtongue

Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Penstemon
Species:
Penstemon acaulis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Utah, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid, rocky habitats

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o