Penstemon angustifolius Nutt. ex Pursh
Herbaceous perennial with linear to lance-shaped leaves and clusters of white, blue, lilac to pink flowers. To 30cm. [RHSD, Hortus]. The flowers in the accompanying illustration from Loddiges’ Botanical Cabinet are bright red but seem to be otherwise accurately depicted.
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This pretty plant is a native of Mexico, and we believe was first raised by Mr. Barclay.’ [LBC no.1420/1828]. Introduced to Britain in 1811. [PD]. ‘Prairies, at altitudes of 800 to 2,300 meters; Subboreal, southward into Upper Sonoran Zone; flowering from mid-May to early July. High plains, westward to base of foothills in eastern Wyoming and Colorado. North Dakota and eastern Wyoming to southeastern Colorado; including subspecies to northern New Mexico.’ [Contributions from the United States National Herbarium vol. 20, p.361/1917-25].
History at Camden Park
Desideratum to Loddiges’ Nursery, 6th January 1845. [MP A2933-2 p.28]. There is no record of receipt.
Notes
Published Sep 24, 2009 - 03:04 PM | Last updated Feb 18, 2010 - 05:19 PM
Penstemon angustifolius Nutt. ex Pursh | LBC no.1420/1828 | RBGS
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
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| Region of origin | Central North America, northern Mexico |
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| Common Name | Broadbeard beardtongue, Narrowleaf penstemon |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Penstemon angustifolium |
| Confidence level | high |