Royal Penstemon

Penstemon speciosus

Plant type:

Forb

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Cover:

High

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Loam,

Sand,

Gravel

Soil Conditions:

Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:

Max elevation:

11700

Counties:

Carson City,

Churchill,

Douglas,

Elko,

Esmeralda,

Eureka,

Humboldt,

Lander,

Lyon,

Mineral,

Nye,

Pershing,

Storey,

Washoe,

White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Germination overall:

High

Germination rate:

Slow

Germination requirements:

8-12 weeks of cold stratification contributes to high germination rates.

Reproduction:

Establishment:

Moderate

Lifespan:

Long

Survival:

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Cold

Disturbance

Fire

Low light

Best suited for these management goals:

Drought resilience

Forage production

Pollinator habitat

Weed management

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Commonly available

Citations:

Shaw and Gucker 2018, Ogle et al. 2008.