Barrett's Beardtongue

Penstemon barrettiae Aka Barrett's Penstemon. Grows in shady, dry, rocky places, often rooted on rock walls and cliffs. Endemic only to a small section of East Columbia Gorge. In the home garden, place it in a rock wall, or between large stones with good drainage. Size at maturity: 9"-15" Canopy layer: groundcover Light requirements: part sun / part shade Moisture requirements: dry to moist, well-drained soil Special features: supports hummingbirds Bloom time: April to May Photo Credit: Penstemon barrettiae [Ghent University Botanical Garden, Belgium]" by KHQ Flower Guide is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0