Thickleaf penstemon

Penstemon pachyphyllus

Native short-lived perennial with blue-violet or lavender flowers, blooming May to August. Drought tolerant, occurring on well-drained, infertile, disturbed soils of salt desert shrub, sagebrush, mountain brush and woodland communities; 3,000 to 11,000 ft. elevation. Large showy flowers attract large bumble bees.