Uinta Basin Beardtongue

Penstemon grahamii

Uinta Basin Beardtongue

USFWS

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Pink, Purple, Violet
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
gravelly, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and desert areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o