Penstemon Whippleanus (Noun)
Meaning
Wine and lavender to purple and black flowers in several clusters on the upper half of leafy stems; Montana south through the Rocky Mountains to Arizona and New Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Penstemon whippleanus, a perennial plant native to the Rocky Mountains, is often grown in gardens alongside lavender for its beautiful wine and purple flowers.
- The clusters of wine to lavender and black flowers on penstemon whippleanus stems create a striking contrast against the surrounding green foliage.
- The mix of green and purple hues of penstemon whippleanus and the surrounding landscape of the Rocky Mountains serve as a picturesque backdrop for a summer wine tasting event.
- As one travels south through the Rocky Mountains from Montana to Arizona and New Mexico, various species of penstemon whippleanus can be seen blooming in the wild.
- In a garden featuring a variety of Rocky Mountain native plants, penstemon whippleanus stands out for its clusters of wine to lavender and black flowers.