Penstemon laetus
Gay Penstemon, Mountain Blue Penstemon
Also known as: Penstemon laetus f. albus P.C.Everett +2 more
- Penstemon laetus f. albus P.C.Everett
- Penstemon laetus subsp. laetus
- Penstemon laetus subsp. typicus D.D.Keck
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Penstemon laetus (commonly known as Gay Penstemon or Mountain Blue Penstemon) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub 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. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms