small blue/lavender flower, what is it

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  1. hauskurz

    hauskurz Active Member

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    This small, low to ground hugging flower is common on hill sides at Bryce Canyon NP.
    I thought it was some kind of beards tongue but only the Thompson's had this kind of leaf and the color is wrong for that species.
    What is it?
     

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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Looks like a Penstemon.
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Looks like this one Penstemon caespitosus var desertipicti
     
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    I think you are correct and it is a "Mat Penstemon" Penstemon caespitosus var desertipicti
    The color is right as is the size of flower. Maybe these were a little smaller but I suspect that is controlled by the environment to some extent.
     
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