Rick Tucker provided some photos from a trip to Waterton National Park in June. All of the photos and captions are Rick’s, shared here for us to enjoy.
P. albertinus blue or alberta beardstongue This was the most common Penstemon in the park.
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Penstmon albertinus blue (alberta beardstongue) with Penstemon confertus on the right
Penstemon gracilis (lilac flowered beardstongue)
Penstemon nitidus (smooth blue beardstongue)
Penstemon albertinus blue or alberta beardstongue
P. albertinus blue or alberta beardstongue
This was the most common Penstemon in the park.
Penstemon procerus
Penstemon nitidus and lyallii
Penstemon Lyallii just before opening
Penstemon Lyallii (large flowered beardstongue)
Here are some links to more information on the penstemons noted here: