Lilac-flowered Beardtongue
Pentstemon gracilis
Figwort (Scrophulariaceae)
Season
Habitat
Flower
Leaves
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Common Name - Lilac-flowered Beardtongue |
| Scientific Name - Pentstemon gracilis |
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| Family Name - Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) |
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Season |
Early summer
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Habitat |
Prairie plant, grows well in full sun and medium to
moist sandy soil. |
Flower |
Purple to white to pale blue. Five fused petals form a
trumpet shaped blossom. Paired blossoms form loose clusters along stems extending outward
from leaf axils. |
Leaves |
Opposite, finely toothed, sessile and lance shaped.
Length 1 to 2 inches and 1/4 inch wide. |
