Quick answer: Wasatch penstemon (Penstemon cyananthus) is native to 4 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
Photo: Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, hummingbirds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Wasatch penstemon
Where is Wasatch penstemon native?
Wasatch penstemon (Penstemon cyananthus) is native to Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Wasatch penstemon bloom?
Wasatch penstemon blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Wasatch penstemon need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky, well-drained. Mature height: 1-3 ft.
Is Wasatch penstemon good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, hummingbirds.
Is Wasatch penstemon deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Wasatch penstemon is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Wasatch penstemon?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Penstemon cyananthus by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Wasatch penstemon.
- Blue grama Bouteloua gracilis
- Silvery lupine Lupinus argenteus
- California fuchsia Epilobium canum
- Rocky Mountain bee plant Peritoma serrulata
- Buffalograss Bouteloua dactyloides
- Brittlebush Encelia farinosa
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