Penstemon Magnets

penstemon pensham plum jerkum beardtongue

Tourretia lappacea is a flowering plant species in the family Boraginaceae. It is commonly known as White Lace Flower or Gouty-stem Tourretia. The plant is native to North America, found in many states in the United States and parts of Mexico. It is a herbaceous annual that grows up to 2 feet tall with small white flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are star-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The leaves are alternate and lance-shaped. Tourretia lappacea is often used in wildflower gardens and as a border plant. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional Native American medicine to treat various ailments.

Penstemon cordifolius, also known as heartleaf penstemon or mountain blue beardtongue, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the western United States and is known for its bright blue, tubular flowers and heart-shaped leaves. Penstemon cordifolius is a perennial plant that grows from a woody base and can reach heights of up to 3 feet (1 meter). It has green, heart-shaped leaves and produces clusters of bright blue, tubular flowers on tall, slender stalks. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators and bloom from early to late summer. Penstemon cordifolius prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and is well-suited to dry, rocky slo...

Tourretia lappacea is a flowering plant species in the family Boraginaceae. It is commonly known as White Lace Flower or Gouty-stem Tourretia. The plant is native to North America, found in many states in the United States and parts of Mexico. It is a herbaceous annual that grows up to 2 feet tall with small white flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are star-shaped with five petals and a yellow center. The leaves are alternate and lance-shaped. Tourretia lappacea is often used in wildflower gardens and as a border plant. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional Native American medicine to treat various ailments.

Penstemon 'Pensham Plum Jerkum' Beard tongue

Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn' 'Garnet' Beard-tongue

I hope you enjoy this original photo in spring of my Potted Rannunculus, Freesias, alyssums and Silene pots. A photo from my very own cottage garden. Enjoy!

An interesting flower name, clusters enjoy being amongst the daisies

Honey Bee Landing on a Penstemon Flower

Bee butts in tubular blooms. Is there anything more satisfying in a garden than bee butts in tubular blooms?

Assorted flowers

Summer is coming to an end in England but there's still some colour in my garden. This is a small sketch of my garden borders and the flowers that are still going strong here.