Penstemon fruticosus explained

Penstemon fruticosus is a species of penstemon known by the common names bush penstemon or shrubby penstemon. It is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America.

Description

Penstemon fruticosus is a spreading, semi-evergreen shrub up to 40cm (20inches) tall. The flowers are tubular and pink, lavender, or purple.

Taxonomy

Penstemon fruticosus is included in Penstemon subgenus Dasanthera, along with P. barrettiae, P. cardwellii, P. davidsonii, P. ellipticus, P. lyallii, P. montanus, P. newberryi, and P. rupicola.

Distribution and habitat

The species is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America from Oregon to British Columbia, and east to the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, Montana, and Alberta.