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Penstemon (Noun)

Meaning

Large genus of subshrubs or herbs having showy blue or purple or red or yellow or white flowers; mostly western North America.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Penstemon digitalis is a flowering plant that produces a tubular-shaped bloom with pinkish-white petals and dark stripes on its lower lip.
  • Some types of penstemon grow very tall and produce masses of brightly colored flowers in shades of purple and red.
  • Many types of penstemon require excellent drainage, especially when winter arrives.
  • Some examples of species found within the Penstemon genus include scarlet gilia and royal penstemon.
  • By understanding which Penstemon types do best in shady locations and the growth characteristics for other plants like camas or succulents.

Synonyms

  • Genus Penstemon
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