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11 March 2013

Narrow Leaf Penstemon, A Colorado Wildflower



Penstemon is a very large genus of North American wildflowers also known as beardtongue. I have found the narrow leaf variety growing all over the foothills and plains of Colorado wherever sandy soil is found. Besides being a pretty flower that is very hardy and drought tolerent it was believed that Native Americans used penstemon roots to relieve toothaches.

Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light. -- Theodore Roethke


narrowleaf penstemon comes in many hues of purple, lavender, violet, and amethyst


Penstemon
This narrow leaf penstemon comes in many hues of purple, lavender, violet, and amethyst.
Colorado Wildflower

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6 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! I've got some pink ones in my yard!. Julie, this looks more like a painting!

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    1. Thanks Kalei! I changed the background to compliment the flower. I think it makes it pop!

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  2. Beautiful... Such a pretty color.

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  3. I liked watching it go on and on as I scrolled down. How tall does it grow? It's beautiful; and like your first commenter said, it looks like a painting.

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    1. Thanks Anita! It does grow pretty tall depending on how much water it gets. I've seen them anywhere from about 12 to 24 inches.

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