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Penstemon caespitosus Nutt. ex A.Gray

Mat penstemon · Plantaginaceae

Common names: Mat beardtongue.

Penstemon caespitosus, commonly known as mat penstemon, is a summer blooming perennial flower in the large Penstemon genus.

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About Mat penstemon

Penstemon caespitosus, commonly known as mat penstemon, is a summer blooming perennial flower in the large Penstemon genus. It is a widespread plant from near timberline to the foothills in the Southern Rocky Mountains and Colorado Plateau in North America. It is noted for its ground hugging growth habit and as a plant used in xeriscape and rock gardening.

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Native rangeArizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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