Whipple's Penstemon (Whippleanus)

The Whipple's Penstemon (Whippleanus) is generally described as a perennial subshrub or forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Whipple's Penstemon (Whippleanus) has green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the fall and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Whipple's Penstemon (Whippleanus) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Whipple's Penstemon (Whippleanus) will reach up to 3 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Whipple's Penstemon (Whippleanus) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by container, seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -34°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.