rocky ledge penstemon Scrophulariaceae Penstemon ellipticus

Leaf:Opposite, simple, evergreen, elliptical, finely serrated or entire, 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, leathery, green above, slightly paler below.
Flower:Very attractive, purple tubular shaped flowers up to 1 inch long,in loose terminal clusters, appearing in early summer.
Fruit:2 valved, brown capsule.
Twig:Reddish green, later turning a light brown.
Bark:Light brown.
Form:Low mat forming small shrub reaching up to 12 inches tall

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