Rattan’s Penstemon | Penstemon rattanii - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Rattan’s Penstemon | Penstemon rattanii

A purple flowering plant with fuzzy stems and leaves, surrounded by green foliage.

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This purple figwort is a favorite of bees and butterflies. Deep, bell-shaped flowers on an ascending stalk. It blooms May-June.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes	Shade tolerant and drought tolerant
Phenology	Perennial; flowering May-June
Mature Height	Up to 4 feet
Shade Preference	Part sun, shade
Soil Tolerance	Well-drained to dry soils
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators

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A lush forest scene with tall oak trees, green leaves, moss, and undergrowth, under a clear blue sky.

Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…