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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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Figured are lance-shaped, toothed leaves and tubular, pale violet flowers. Curtis's Botanical Magazine t.1425, 1811.

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