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Colorado Penstemon
Penstemon glaber
In the United States:
Native
· also called sawsepal penstemon, smooth beardtongue
Stout perennial with large tubular blue to violet flowers that supply nectar and pollen to bees during early summer bloom. Peak flowering typically occurs in June-July on well-drained soils in full sun. Attractive to various bees including bumblebees.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–July |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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