Little-Cup Beardtongue
(Penstemon sepalulus)
Little-Cup Beardtongue (Penstemon sepalulus)
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Anders Hastings
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Photo by: Anders Hastings | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Anders Hastings | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2023-07-09T16:17:03-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Penstemon sepalulus, commonly known as Little-Cup Beardtongue, Leatherflower Beardtongue, or Leather-Flowered Penstemon, is a perennial herb native to the Wasatch Range in Utah. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 feet (0.15-0.45 meters) and is characterized by its erect or ascending growth habit. The plant produces tubular pink or purple flowers that are quite showy and bloom in the summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.
Little-Cup Beardtongue is valued for its vibrant flowers and ability to thrive in challenging mountainous environments. It is often used in rock gardens, native plant gardens, and as a border plant due to its compact size and ornamental appeal. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is adaptable to various soil types, including clay, loam, or sandy soils, provided they have medium to fast drainage. It requires moderate watering and can tolerate periods of drought once established. Gardeners should be aware that while generally low-maintenance, Penstemon sepalulus can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Little-Cup Beardtongue is valued for its vibrant flowers and ability to thrive in challenging mountainous environments. It is often used in rock gardens, native plant gardens, and as a border plant due to its compact size and ornamental appeal. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is adaptable to various soil types, including clay, loam, or sandy soils, provided they have medium to fast drainage. It requires moderate watering and can tolerate periods of drought once established. Gardeners should be aware that while generally low-maintenance, Penstemon sepalulus can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub, Herb
- Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Alpine meadows and subalpine coniferous forests in mountainous regions of Western North America
Other Names
Common Names: Leatherflower Beardtongue, Leather-Flowered Penstemon
Scientific Names: , Penstemon sepalulus, Penstemon azureus var. ambiguus, Penstemon heterophyllus,
GBIF Accepted Name: