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scorched penstemon, yellow penstemon · Penstemon confertus

Description: herbaceous, somewhat mat-forming penstemon (8-20") with dense clusters of pale yellow flowers (P. confertus x P. procerus produce pink flowers) late spring through summer. NE Oregon. It inhabits both low-elevation meadows and subalpine rocky sites. Sun, low water.