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Blue Mountain Penstemon
Penstemon venustus
In the United States:
Native
· also called Venus penstemon, elegant penstemon, elegant beardtongue
Tubular lavender to purple flowers provide nectar and pollen for honey bees and native bees from late spring through summer, with possible fall rebloom. Prefers well-drained rocky or gravelly soils in open habitats; long-lived subshrub that may need good drainage to prevent rot.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–August |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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