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Penstemon pallidus

Pale Beardtongue
Also known as: Penstemon arkansanus var. pubescens Pennell +1 more
  • Penstemon arkansanus var. pubescens Pennell
  • Penstemon brevisepalus f. heterolasius Fernald
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Penstemon pallidus (commonly known as Pale Beardtongue) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Penstemon is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mexico Gulf, Ontario

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