Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to Oregon, east to Alberta, Montana and Wyoming.
Habitat: Often rocky open or wooded areas, foothills to rather high elevations in the mountains
Flowers: May-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Bumblebees, bees, flies, wasps, hummingbirds
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Penstemon fruticosus var. fruticosus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Penstemon fruticosus var. fruticosus checklist entry
OregonFlora: Penstemon fruticosus var. fruticosus information
E-Flora BC: Penstemon fruticosus var. fruticosus atlas page
CalPhotos: Penstemon fruticosus var. fruticosus photos