Scarlet Penstemon, Heller’s Beardtongue
Penstemon triflorus Heller ssp. triflorus
Family :Scrophulariaceae
Longevity : Perennial
Origin :Native
Season :Warm
Heller Penstemon can be found in dry, rocky to limestone soil of the Edwards Plateau. It can grow up to 2 feet tall with leaves that are 1 1/2 to 3 1/3 inches long. The flower has a five-lobed opening and its length is 1 1/4 inches long. The color can vary from white to purplish, containing dark lines on the inside of the flower. Heller Penstemon blooms from April to May.
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