Wasatch Beardtongue - Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Penstemon  cyananthus
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leaf arrangement

Photo Details
 1. flowers, 2, a look inside, 3. leaves, June 10, 2005, Pinecrest trail, Emigration Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah - ©Nicky Davis
4., 5., 6. Mineral Fork Trail, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah - ©Nicky Davis
Also located at the pond just past Midway Reservoir.
Characteristics
2 to 3 foot tall plant with pinkish purple seed plumes, white 5 petaled small fower.  Host plant for the Variable Checkerspot  (Euphydryas anicia maria)
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