Rocky Mountain Penstemon
Penstemon strictus Benth. - Figwort family
Size
Mature Height: Up to around 24 inches
Plant Type: Forb/herb
Root Depth: 10 inches
Growth Form: Stoloniferous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Features
Flower Color: Purple
Conspicuous Flowers: No
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer
Evergreen: No
Fall Colors: Yes
Conditions
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Clay Soil Tolerance: No
Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Flood Tolerance: None
Fire Tolerance: Medium
Salt Tolerance: None
Ecosystem Interactions
Pollinators: Native Bees; Bombus; Larval Host (Butterfly); Hummingbirds
Larval Species depending on Rocky Mountain Penstemon: Euphydryas anicia ancicia
Native Range
- USA: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
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.