Penstemon laevigatus Ait.
Fully hardy perennial with lance-shaped, toothed leaves, to 15cm, and tubular, pale violet flowers, to 2.5cm long, white or very pale violet inside, in summer. To 1.2m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Pentstemon laevigata was cultivated in Dr Fothergill’s garden at Upton, in 1776; but has probably been long lost to our gardens, till it was lately again introduced by Messrs. Fraser. At least, we have usually seen the narrow-leaved variety of pubescens passing under the name of this in our nurseries.’ [BM t.1425/1811].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [H.178/1843].
Notes
Published Sep 24, 2009 - 02:44 PM | Last updated Feb 18, 2010 - 05:20 PM
Penstemon laevigatus Ait. | BM t.1425/1811 | BHL
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | North America |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Beardtongue |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Penstemon laevigatum |
| Confidence level | high |