Wax-leaf Beardtongue
NameWax-leaf Beardtongue
Species NamePenstemon grandiflorus
Common NameWax-leaf Beardtongue
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant blue-purple tubular flowers and distinctive glaucous, wax-like leaves.
Description
This specimen is a wild herbaceous plant, not a bonsai. It features a single upright stem with broad, glaucous, sessile leaves arranged oppositely. The plant is currently in bloom, displaying a striking inflorescence of vibrant blue-purple, tubular flowers.
