Small-Flowered Penstemon (Penstemon procerus)

Family: Scrophulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Penstemon procerus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A tea-like beverage is made by boiling the dried leaves and stems. — A tea-like beverage is made by boiling the dried leaves and stems.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry plains, prairies and open or wooded slopes at low to fairly high elevations. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)