Crested-tongue Beardtongue
NameCrested-tongue Beardtongue
Species NamePenstemon rostriflorus
Common NameCrested-tongue Beardtongue
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable to this wild plant.
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThis image clearly depicts a wild herbaceous flowering plant, not a bonsai. The plant is characterized by its striking inflorescence of lavender-purple flowers arranged in a dense raceme.
Description
This image displays a wild flowering plant, identified as Crested-tongue Beardtongue, rather than a bonsai specimen. It features a prominent upright stalk adorned with numerous vibrant lavender-purple tubular flowers, each with distinctive white and purple striped markings. The plant is shown growing naturally in a rocky, grassy environment.
