Beaked Penstemon Seeds|Penstemon rostriflorus|California Native Plant|Native Wildflower|Native Seeds|Southwestern Wildflowers|Gardening|Rare

Penstemon rostriflorus is a species of penstemon known by the common name Bridge penstemon, or Bridges' penstemon. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in many types of sagebrush, scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. It is a perennial herb growing in clumps of many erect stems from a woody base. It may reach one meter in height. The leaves are linear to lance-shaped, smooth-edged, and up to 7 centimeters long. The hairy flower cluster bears tubular red to orange-red flowers 2 to 3 centimeters long. The mouth of the flower has a hooded upper lip and a three-lobed lower lip.

For propagating by seed: No treatment; 1-3 mos. stratification may improve germination.

Packet will contain 30 seeds.