Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to southeastern Oregon.
Habitat: Dry, open sagebrush desert and scablands, low to moderate elevations in the mountains
Flowers: May-June
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 gairdneri var. gairdneri in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri checklist entry
OregonFlora: Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri information
E-Flora BC: Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri atlas page
CalPhotos: Penstemon gairdneri var. gairdneri photos