Penstemon labrosus
Identification
Description
Penstemon labrosus is native to mountains of S. Ca. to 10000'. The foliage of this scarlet bugler lays on the ground making a minimal appearance blending as well as possible with the pine needles or rocky scree that it lives in/under. From this 6"across flat plant arises one or maybe two 3' spikes of 2"bright red flowers. It will then become nearly invisible again for the year. It grows under Ponderosa and Jeffrey Pine or in rocky, gravelly slopes, in some of the worst climate areas in the U.S. and should do great in the Rockies and in New England. The rainfall (snow and rainfall) in this beard tongue's range is about 12-15"/year. It has tolerated summer water well. We have some plants in the nursery that have been with us for years. Easy, garden tolerant, cold tolerant and shade tolerant. It will not tolerate reflected heat in hot climates. In hot climates give it some shade. Use a rock to mark where you plant it! In the fall you will not be able to find it otherwise. Everyone seems to have a common name for this one. San Gabriel Beard Tongue, Scarlet bugler, Mountain bugler, San Gabriel Penstemon, Southern scarlet penstemon, Rabbit Ear Penstemon, and how about what we hear customers ask for that pretty red thing on the side of the mountain.
Characteristics
Penstemon labrosus Scarlet Penstemon is great for a bird garden.
Penstemon labrosus Scarlet Penstemon's foliage type is deciduous.
Penstemon labrosus Scarlet Penstemon's flower color is red.
Communities
Communities for Penstemon labrosus Scarlet Penstemon:Red Fir Forest and Yellow Pine Forest.
Ranges for Penstemon labrosus
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 4 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.20 to 1.00 |
| width[m]: | 0.10 to 0.50 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 100.00 to 195.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 138 | $ 8.99 |
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