Waxleaf Penstemon

Penstemon nitidus Douglas ex Benth. - Figwort family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 16 inches

Plant Type: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Features

Flower Color: Pink, Blue, Purple

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Ecosystem Interactions

Pollinators: Native Bees

Native Range

  • CAN:  Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
  • USA:  Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming
Regional Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.