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Penstemon laevigatus
Penstemon laevigatus Aiton
Eastern Smooth Penstemon, Eastern Smooth Beardtongue, Smooth Penstemon, Smooth Beardtongue, Eastern Penstemon, Eastern Beardtongue, Hairy Penstemon, Hairy Beardtongue
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Synonym(s): Penstemon penstemon
USDA Symbol: PELA8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , KY , LA , MA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVNative Habitat: rich woods and fields
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Organic
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FACU | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Research Literature
Reslit 2118 - Two bee forage possibilities: Penstemon and Phacelia (2003) R. DalbyThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Penstemon laevigatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Penstemon laevigatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Penstemon laevigatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-10Research By: TWC Staff