Cascade Penstemon (Penstemon serrulatus)

Cascade penstemon is a fantastic flower for pollinator gardens, enticing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its gorgeous blue/purple flowers. The leaves can turn reddish later in the season, providing fall interest. While it prefers moist soils, it is drought tolerant once established. Easier to grow than other native penstemons, and can be grown in containers.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil & Moisture: Moist to dry, well-drained, rocky to humus-rich soils
Mature Size: 1'-2' tall and wide
Bloom Time: Early to late summer
Edible: No
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Attracts beneficial insects. Checkerspot butterfly host plant. 
Native Range & Habitat: Common in moist meadows, forest openings, rocky areas, and streambanks. Its range extends along the west coast from British Columbia south to Oregon.
Other Names: Cascade beardtongue, coast penstemon