Whipple's penstemon
NameWhipple's penstemon
Species NamePenstemon whippleanus
Common NameWhipple's penstemon
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple tubular flowers covered in fine hairs, prominent white stamen/pistil visible in some blooms.
Description
This specimen of Whipple's penstemon displays a cluster of vivid purple, tubular flowers, each with delicate striations and a slightly flared opening. The flowers and their supporting structures are covered in fine, whitish hairs, adding to their texture. It is captured in its natural environment, surrounded by other green foliage and out-of-focus purple blooms in the background.
