Penstemon comarrhenus

Penstemon comarrhenus (dusty beardtongue or dusty penstemon) is a perennial plant in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae) found in the Colorado Plateau and Canyonlands region of the southwestern United States.

Growth pattern
It is a perennial growing from 1 to 4 ft tall.

Leaves and stems
It has smooth stems with opposite 3/4 to 5 in long leaves, inversely lanceolate at the base, linear and smaller going up the stem.

Inflorescence and fruit
It produces pale blue flowers from May to July. Fruits are small capsules.

Distribution and habitat
It can be found in pinyon juniper woodland, mountain brush, ponderosa pine forest, and Douglas fir and aspen forest communities.

Ecology
Bees are the primary pollinator.