Sulphur Beardtongue
Penstemon attenuatus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
ID, MT, OR, WA and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
Penstemon attenuatus is a compact native perennial that produces tubular purple-blue flowers from May through July. This drought-tolerant plant maintains its foliage year-round and forms neat clumps that work well in organized garden settings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sulphur Beardtongue is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and native bees during the summer blooming period.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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