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Wilcox's Penstemon
Penstemon wilcoxii
In the United States:
Native
· also called Wilcox's beardtongue
Bees including honey bees visit the tubular blue to purple flowers for nectar and pollen during late spring to early summer. The plant is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in open or lightly wooded rocky sites with good drainage.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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