Penstemon confertus, commonly known as Yellow Penstemon or Compact Beardtongue, is a charming and unusual species native to the mountainous regions of western North America, including British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. This distinctive penstemon stands out from its mostly purple- and blue-flowered cousins with clusters of soft, creamy-yellow tubular blooms held atop slender stems in late spring to early summer. Its tidy, upright habit and narrow, lance-shaped leaves make it an ideal candidate for rock gardens, alpine beds, and dry borders.

A must-have for collectors of North American natives or rock garden specialists, Penstemon confertus combines subtle elegance with exceptional resilience. Its soft yellow flowers attract native pollinators, especially bees, and its compact form integrates beautifully with stones, gravel, and other alpine species. Excellent for naturalistic plantings in dry, sunny spots.

Penstemon confertus is a rare gem that brings understated beauty and dependable performance to the rock garden or alpine collection.

Great for edging a rock garden path!