Pink Plains Penstemon

Penstemon ambiguus

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
6500
Counties:
Clark

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Cold stratification for 8-15 weeks.
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Not commonly available
Citations:

Nellessen 2004.

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