Penstemon smallii A. Heller. Common name: Blue Ridge Beardtongue. Phenology: May-Jun (-Jul); Jul-Aug. Habitat: Woodlands, cliffs, glades, roadbanks. Distribution: A Southern Appalachian endemic, distributed from nw. NC and ne. TN south to nw. SC, n. GA, and n. AL.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA17, K4, RAB, S, Tn, W, Clements, Baskin, & Baskin (1998), Estes (2012), Pennell (1935)
Links to other floras: = Penstemon smallii - FNA17
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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Horticultural Information
| Intro | Stems | Leaves | Inforescence | Flowers | Fruits | Comments | Height | plant sale text | bloom table text | description | stems | leaves | inflorescence | flowers | fruits | comments | cultural notes | germination code | native range |
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18-24 in. | Small's Beardtongue produces numerous late spring flowers held above the attractive foliage. Pink blooms and reddish basal foliage make this the most dramatic of the eastern beardtongues. It can be cut back to encourage a second bloom. Small's Beardtongue makes an excellent cut flower. In the wild, Small's Beardtongue is seen growing on woodland cliffs and banks. Planting it on a slope helps provide good drainage and encourages light self-sowing. 1984 N.C. Wildflower of the Year | NC, SC, TN & GA |
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