In fact, every state except Hawaii can claim a native penstemon.

The penstemon is threatened by the maintenance of a nearby road.

Blowout penstemon is only found in sandy locations with little to no vegetation present.

The new plants then compete with the penstemon.

Plant competition is another large contribution to the reduction in numbers of the blowout penstemon plants.

Buyers might think they are purchasing a red-flowered penstemon.

Find out more about the hairy penstemon.

Another adaptive feature for the blowout penstemon plant is the lifespan of the seeds.

Blowout penstemon was declared an endangered species on September 1, 1987, due to its small numbers and habitat limitations.

The penstemon provides shelter for other plants, increasing plant growth and decreasing the amount of windblown sand.

This penstemon is cultivated for use in wilderness landscaping in its native habitat.

One special plus for this handsome penstemon is that it is not too fussy about planting sites.

Reduction of fire in the Sandhills has also had a very detrimental effect on the habitat for blowout penstemon as well.

Plant competition and insect damage are also contributing factors in the endangerment of the blowout penstemon.

It buzzed around the red tubes of a potted penstemon that stood by itself in the center of the courtyard.

Oil and gas companies have been opened up into habitat known for blowout penstemon with strict regulations concerning surface disturbances.

Other trails climbed to high meadows saturated with penstemon, chalice flower, heather and fern.

And in the blue penstemon grizzly bears swirl as they bat snags of color against their ragged mouths.

Parry's penstemon is a desert plant.

Early wildflowers pushed up through the rough soil; dwarf phlox, penstemon, here and there even some blue larkspur.

Blowout penstemon grows on bare sand dunes.

The Sandhills of western Nebraska provide just this habitat needed for the blowout penstemon to grow and survive.

Wildflowers such as Indian paintbrush, penstemon, forget-me-nots, wild onions, and buttercups can be found on the mountain.

Rock spirea, lupin, Indian paintbrush, and penstemon are a few of the rugged members of this community.

At the park entrance, a rock garden near an interpretive sign features columbines, penstemon, fireweed, and other flowering plants.