Splitrock Environmental
Shrubby Penstemon (sagsásegt)
$7.50
Shrubby Penstemon can be commonly found on roadsides and dry banks, blooming in late spring. It is a small hardy shrub with blue-lavendar to purple flowers and small lance shaped leaves.
| Latin Name | Penstemon fruticosus | |
| Type | Shrub | |
| Height and Spread | Up to 0.5 m tall. | Up to 0.5 m spread. |
| Bloom Colour | Blue-lavender to purple. | |
| Bloom Months | ||
| Foliage Colour | Dark green and hairless above | |
| Seed Months | Seeds are produced in late summer in small capsules. | |
| Light and Water | Sunny open areas. | Often grows in dry areas, though will spread more quickly with water. |
| Ethnobotany Information | Shrubby Penstemon is traditionally used to dye baskets and other materials. While not generally directly eaten, it was also commonly used in pit cooking to add flavour. | |
| Wildlife Uses | Shrubby Penstemon is considered good browsing food for deer, and it also noted as potential hummingbird food. | |
| Garden Uses | Shrubby Penstemon is one of the showiest native shrubs to this area. It has bright flowers that are very successful in rocky areas with lots of sun. | |
| Facts | A decoction of Shrubby Penstemon was also traditionally made to treat ulcers, bathe sores, and help with aches from rheumatism. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Shrubby Penstemon is easily propagated by cuttings. It is most successful in gritty or rocky soil. | |
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