Penstemon oreocharis

Identification

Penstemon oreocharis, Meadow Penstemon.
Penstemon rydbergii var. oreocharis, Meadow Penstemon - grid24_3
Penstemon oreocharis

Description

A flat perennial with 3" long 1/2"wide dark green leaves. Bright lavender-blue flowers in clusters on a 4-6" spire. Best for moist spots (not wet spots). Not as drought tolerant in interior heat. It will tolerate part shade in interior and sun near coast. We've been successful here with regular water and full sun. Grows at middle elevations in the Sierras north to Idaho and east to Nev. We have seen this one growing at 7800' in a marshy meadow. (This is a wetland species.) I like this plant as it has caused no problems and flowered every year. Easy to grow in garden conditions. It looks very, very similar to P.heterodoxus. (The difference is a few spots of resin on the flower spike of P.heterodoxus. and P.heterodoxus grows in dry sun.)

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Available at our Santa Margarita store.

Contact: bawilson@laspilitas.com
Hours: Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm
Address: 3232 Las Pilitas Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453
We are currently not selling this plant through our Santa Margarita storefront.

Available at our Escondido store.

Contact: escondido@laspilitas.com
Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm
Address: 8331 Nelson Way Escondido, CA 92026
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Characteristics

Penstemon oreocharis Meadow Penstemon tolerates seasonal flooding.
Penstemon oreocharis Meadow Penstemon is great for a bird garden.
Penstemon oreocharis Meadow Penstemon's foliage type is evergreen.
Penstemon oreocharis Meadow Penstemon's flower color is blue.

Communities

Communities for Penstemon oreocharis Meadow Penstemon:Mountain Meadow, Sagebrush Scrub and Sub-Alpine Forest.

Ranges for Penstemon oreocharis

ph: 6.00 to 7.00
usda: 4 to 10
height[m]: 0.10 to 0.20
width[m]: 0.30 to 0.50
rainfall[cm]: 98.00 to 129.00

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