Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parishii
ID:
1138924

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 228 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138262

Common Names

  • Penstemon Parishii
  • Parishii Penstemon
  • Penstemon

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Description

Penstemon parishii (also called Parish's Penstemon, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Oregon. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its bright pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon parishii is a popular ornamental plant with a variety of uses in landscaping. It is often used as a border plant, or as a ground cover in rock gardens. It can also be used as an accent plant in containers or planters. Its flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Penstemon parishii has white, tubular flowers with five lobes and a short, curved tube. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon parishii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Penstemon parishii

Penstemon parishii can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-29201437: Originally associated with wfo-0001137095
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-29201437: Originally associated with wfo-0001137095
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808224-1: 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].