Flowers in the genus Penstemon, also known as beardtongues, are colorful and varied. They are members of the plant family Plantaginaceae. Penstemons, of which there are more than 250 known species, are widespread throughout western North America. These attractive blooms draw in a wide range of pollinators due to their distinctive tubular shape, vivid colors, and copious amounts of nectar.
Because these blooms always have five stamens, the name...