Penstemon watsonii
Watson’s Penstemon (Native)

Penstemon watsonii
Watson’s Penstemon (Native)

Penstemon watsonii,
Watson’s Penstemon (Native)

Perennial, common penstemon species found native throughout the Intermountain Region of the western US from 3,000 – 10,000 ft. elevation in various habitats. Blooms in early summer with bright, showy, blue-violet flowers. Does best on well-drained medium-textured soils but found on fine and coarser rocky, gravelly soils. Likes full to partial sun and has low to moderate water requirements. Provides good forage and habitat for a number of species of wildlife. Good pollinator species. Valuable species for wildflower plantings and land restoration projects. Plant in fall ¼ inch or less deep. 850,000 seeds/lb.

USDA: Plant Profile