Penstemon

Scientific Name:

Penstemon heterophyllus

Variety:

“Margarita BOP”

Physical Appearance:

  • Wide, tubular flowers that vary in color from blue, pink and purples

  • Narrow linear leaves

When Does It Grow:

  • Flowers in spring and summer

Preferred Environment:

  • Kind of indecisive *shrugs* can be found in grasslands, chaparral, and forest ecosystems

Method of Reproduction:

  • Attracts all kinds of pollinators (very popular ;) )

  • Birds, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, nature journalists

Medicinal Uses:

  • Penstemons were used differently per variety. While it is unclear what Native Americans used the “Margarita BOP” variety for many other varieties were used to pain relief and to reduce fevers   

Random:

  • This specific variety has adapted to deal with warm climates and low water