Penstemon virgatus
Upright Blue Beardtongue
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Penstemon virgatus (commonly known as Upright Blue Beardtongue) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Penstemon is notably large, comprising more than 250 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Wyoming
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