Penstemon lemhiensis

Plant Information

Species:

lemhiensis

Species Authority:

(D.D. Keck) D.D. Keck & Cronquist

Subgenus:

Habroanthus

Section:

Glabri

Habit:

herbaceous perennial

Habit Woodiness:

herb

Lifespan:

long-lived

Plant Height - Min:

3.00dm

Plant Height - Max:

7.00dm

Habitat Description:

Occurs in a wide array of habitats. These habitats occur on alluvial fans near the Valley bottom or on the lower canyon slopes. Habitats are less variable at higher elevations.

Distribution Range:

Endemic to Lemhi County, Idaho, and adjacent portions of Beaverhead and Ravalli counties, Montana. Bannock Pass area of the Beaverhead Mountains. Higher elevations of the North Fork Salmon River and Panther Creek drainages and in the vicinity of Salmon.

Soil Type:

Alluvial soils.

Elevation - Min:

970.00m

Elevation - Max:

2500.00m

Other Notes:

Lemhi penstemon is a very striking, tall, conspicuous species which, when in full bloom, is easy to see.

First Bloom:

June

Last Bloom:

July

References:

Moseley RK, Mancuso M, Hilty J. 1990. Field investigation and status survey of Penstemon Lemhiensis (Lemhi Penstemon) in Idaho. Boise, Idaho: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.