Sharpleaf penstemon
Penstemon acuminatus
Very drought tolerant, short-lived native perennial with blue to lavender flowers, blossoming April to July. Occurs in well-drained sandy soils of dunes and dry steppe habitats; up to 8,000 ft. elevation. Use for wildlife and bee pollinator habitat enhancement and restoration, roadside plantings and xeriscaping.
Growing Region
- Intermountain West, Southwest