Noted for its unusual color, Penstemon confertus (Yellow Penstemon) is a perennial or subshrub with upright stems boasting showy wands of very pale, soft yellow, tiny flowers in mid summer. Blooming profusely for several weeks, the blossoms attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers are carried above a foliage mat of bright green, lance-shaped leaves. 1-4 in. long (2-10 cm). Yellow Penstemon is commonly found in the moist prairies and meadows, forest openings, at mid elevations in the mountains of western North America. Easy to grow, it is evergreen in mild winters and an excellent pollinator plant.

• Grows up to 10-20 in. tall (25-50 cm) and 20 in. wide (50 cm). Will self-seed freely if not deadheaded.
• Performs best in full sun in dry to moist, well-drained soils. It does not grow well in areas with poor drainage. Very cold hardy, but some protection from winter wet is beneficial.
• Provides a bold impact in cottage gardens, rock gardens or in prairie plantings. Great for naturalistic planting schemes.
• No serious pest or disease issues.
• Propagate by seed, cuttings or division.
• Native to Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.