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Foothill Penstemon
Penstemon heterophyllus
In the United States:
Native
· also called foothill penstemon, foothill beardtongue
Honeybees visit foothill penstemon for nectar and pollen during its spring-to-early-summer bloom, with peak activity in May and June. Drought-tolerant perennial supports foragers in dry, sunny sites; may need deer protection. Not a surplus producer but provides consistent garden-scale resources.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | April–July |
| Hardiness zones | 7-10 |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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