Andy's Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

Creeping Beardtongue

Penstemon ellipticus

Also known as:  Rocky ledge penstemon, rockvine beardtongue, elliptic-leaved penstemon Habitat: Grows on open rocky and grassy slopes at high elevations in the mountains. Interest: It forms low, colourful  mats growing up to 20 cm tall.  The trumpet-shaped flowers are pink- to lilac-purple-coloured. The plant is semi-evergreen. Some of the leaves turn red and fall off during the autumn. It is used as a rock garden plant. Location: Table Mountain, Alberta Date: June 29, 2006.

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Sudbury, Ontario