Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schaffneri
ID:
475742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Straw

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 15: 56 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475074

Common Names

  • Penstemon Schaffneri
  • Schaffner's Penstemon
  • Schaffner's Beardtongue

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Description

Penstemon schaffneri (also called Schaffner's beardtongue, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with blue-violet flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon schaffneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon schaffneri is a pinkish-purple, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, oval, brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval, and brown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon schaffneri is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cool, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 60°F (15°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Penstemon schaffneri

Penstemon schaffneri can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Penstemon schaffneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon schaffneri?

Penstemon schaffneri

What is the common name of Penstemon schaffneri?

Schaffner's Penstemon

What is the family of Penstemon schaffneri?

Plantaginaceae

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Richard Myron Straw (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Straw' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187761-2: 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].