Plant guide: Hotrock penstemon: Penstemon deustus Douglas ex Lindl

Loren St. John; Dan Ogle; Nancy L. Shaw

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Plant guide: Hotrock penstemon: Penstemon deustus Douglas ex Lindl

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Loren St. John, Dan Ogle, Nancy L. Shaw

Year:

2009

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Aberdeen, ID: U.S. Department of Agriculture, NRCS, Aberdeen Plant Materials Center. 3 p.

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Abstract

Hotrock penstemon is chiefly used as a forb component for wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration efforts. Its showy flowers attract numerous pollinators and other insects which provide a food source for birds and other vertebrates. This species is also commonly used in xeriscaping and other low-water-use landscaping. It is suited for roadside and other beautification plantings.

Keywords

hotrock penstemon, Penstemon deustus, scabland penstemon

Citation

St. John, Loren; Ogle, Dan; Shaw, Nancy. 2009. Plant guide: Hotrock penstemon: Penstemon deustus Douglas ex Lindl. Aberdeen, ID: U.S. Department of Agriculture, NRCS, Aberdeen Plant Materials Center. 3 p.