Bush penstemon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bush penstemon |
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Penstemon
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fruticosus
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Penstemon fruticosus is a special plant known by its common names, the bush penstemon or shrubby penstemon. It's a type of penstemon plant that grows naturally in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. You can find it in places like Oregon and all the way north to British Columbia in Canada. It also grows east into the Rocky Mountains in states like Wyoming and Montana, and in the Canadian province of Alberta. This plant is a beautiful addition to the landscapes where it grows.
About the Bush Penstemon
The bush penstemon is a type of shrub that spreads out. It's considered semi-evergreen, which means it keeps some of its leaves all year round. This plant can grow up to about 40 centimeters (or 16 inches) tall.
What Does It Look Like?
The flowers of the bush penstemon are shaped like tubes. They come in pretty colors such as pink, lavender, or purple. These bright flowers make the plant easy to spot in its natural habitat.
Penstemon Family Connections
Penstemon fruticosus belongs to a special group within the Penstemon family called Dasanthera. This group includes other similar penstemon species. Some of its relatives are P. barrettiae, P. cardwellii, and P. davidsonii. Other plants in this group are P. ellipticus, P. lyallii, P. montanus, P. newberryi, and P. rupicola. These plants share some common features, making them part of the same special family group.
