Native Plants

Rocky Mountain Beardtongue

Penstemon strictus
Location

May not be native

Use Location
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Nectar

This evergreen, perennial herb is also known as Rocky Mountain Beardtongue, and produces blue-violet, trumpet-shaped flowers on thin, green, 3 foot long spikes. It grows in partial shade and prefers dry, light, well-drained soils, though tolerates heavy soils and moisture.

May Attract

Rocky Mountain Beardtongue is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Hummingbirds

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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