Broadbeard penstemon (beardtongue)

Penstemon angustifolius

Drought tolerant native perennial with pink or lavender to blue showy flowers, blooming May to July. Adapted to sandy and medium-textured soils on semi-desert grasslands, shrublands and dunes; 2,000-9,000 ft. elevation. Intolerant of clay soils. Use for habitat enhancement and restoration. Flowers visited by hummingbirds and numerous insects.