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Penstemon multiflorus Chapman ex Benth.
Many-flower beardtongue, Manyflower beardtongue
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
USDA Symbol: PEMU9
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Numerous, white, tubular flowers are borne from the upper leaf axils of 1-2 ft. upright stalks. Stem leaves are arranged in pairs along the smooth or hairy stalk.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GANative Distribution: Coastal Plain from FL to AL
Native Habitat: Scrub oak and dry pinelands
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, poor soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by cuttings, division or seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
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