Species PlantsUtah Penstemon

Utah Penstemon

Penstemon utahensis

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Illustration of Utah Penstemon (Penstemon utahensis)

Utah Penstemon features striking blue to purple flowers that bloom in late spring. It is adapted to the harsh conditions of the Utah desert, making it a resilient species.

Habitat
It grows in desert areas and rocky outcrops.
Diet
Bees and hummingbirds are attracted to its vivid flowers.
How common
Rare

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