Geum and Penstemon?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by hortiphoto, Mar 16, 2013.

  1. hortiphoto

    hortiphoto Active Member 10 Years

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    I can't quite place these two plants. The yellow-flowered one appears to be a geum, but which? The other is a penstemon, but again I can't nail it exactly. It could be a garden cultivar rather than a species. It's distinguishing features are very sturdy growth, short flowers and velvety foliage that is heavier and broader than that of similarly coloured cultivars such as 'Alice Hindley'.

    Once again, any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
     

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    abgardeneer Active Member

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    1. Perhaps Potentilla argentea var. dissecta?
    2. Perhaps Penstemon cobaea or hybrid thereof; general leaf shape, fuzziness and tubby flowers look right.

    Edit: Penstemon 'Gloxinoides' hybrids involve P. cobaea and others; might be one of these.
     
  3. hortiphoto

    hortiphoto Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks for the suggestions.

    I don't think it's a form of Potentilla argentea. My plant is larger, more upright and there's no hint of silvering on the undersides of the leaves.

    Penstemon cobaea looks like a good starting point. It looks rather like var. purpureus.
     

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