Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
1137617

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25: 280 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136955

Common Names

  • Arenicola Penstemon
  • Arenicola Beardtongue
  • Sand-loving Penstemon

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Description

Penstemon arenicola (also called Sand Penstemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It has a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are white or pinkish in color and are borne in a dense spike. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and grows in moist meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in natural landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can thrive in poor soils. The plant is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon arenicola is a tubular shape with a white or pinkish-purple color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon arenicola is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and taken from the tips of the stems. Place the cuttings in a potting mix and keep them moist until they have rooted. Transplant the rooted cuttings into the garden in the spring.

Where to Find Penstemon arenicola

Penstemon arenicola is native to the western United States, from California to Utah and Wyoming.

Species in the Penstemon genus

Penstemon brevisepalus, Penstemon franklinii, Penstemon schaffneri, Penstemon saltarius, Penstemon moronensis, Penstemon inflatus, Penstemon pseudoparvus, Penstemon oklahomensis, Penstemon nitidus, Penstemon campanulatus, Penstemon tubiflorus, Penstemon vizcainensis, Penstemon vulcanellus, Penstemon gormanii, Penstemon gracilis, Penstemon gentianoides, Penstemon xylus, Penstemon superbus, Penstemon griffinii, Penstemon metcalfei, Penstemon wendtiorum, Penstemon dubius, Penstemon albidus, Penstemon ambiguus, Penstemon angustifolius, Penstemon auriberbis, Penstemon buckleyi, Penstemon clutei, Penstemon cobaea, Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon fendleri, Penstemon glaber, Penstemon haydenii, Penstemon jamesii, Penstemon laxiflorus, Penstemon pallidus, Penstemon procerus, Penstemon serrulatus, Penstemon tubaeflorus, Penstemon virens, Penstemon imberbis, Penstemon abietinus, Penstemon acaulis, Penstemon acuminatus, Penstemon alamosensis, Penstemon albertinus, Penstemon albomarginatus, Penstemon anguineus, Penstemon arenarius, Penstemon arenicola,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187160-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].