Penstemon grandis Hort.
An unidentified Penstemon, probably an improved form of a popular garden species or a hybrid. The name grandis suggests a plant larger than the type rather than a larger flower.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No data.
History at Camden Park
Requested from J. Abbott of Hobart on 16th June 1846, the only record I have found. [MP A2933-2, p.159].
Notes
An outside possibility for this plant is Penstemon grandiflorus Nutt. which see.
Published Sep 24, 2009 - 02:11 PM | Last updated Feb 18, 2010 - 05:21 PM
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | North America but probably of garden origin |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Beardstongue |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Penstemon grandis |
| Confidence level | low |