Wild Penstemon barbatus 3

Strange you don't remember them.... do you think they have been flowering here only a few years ?

Lovely to see them in their natural habitat.

maybe you just didnt notice as a child GT, to busy climbing and running round i bet ;o)

I think I didn't notice as you say San. They are a native there, and probably only bloom a few weeks in late June. It is a wonder seeing our cultivated wonders just going on their own.

Yes, your penstemon photos really caught my attention.
Lovely.. If you took other pictures, maybe some time you could add a couple more to GoY please ?

They're happy here with the conditions Gt....I love the rock strata...the way its slipped at such an angle...........

Its a beautiful canyon Janey. Very old bones from a ancient volcanic past with the desert creeping overtop of it. There was a hummingbird busy tending everything, a little zip sound as it wings flapped into one another. Couldn't get a good shot though, it was very wary.

I have loads TT. I didn't want to overload, just posted my favorites but I can look through and post some more.

Thank you.... no overload as far as I'm concerned..
..fabulous photos of the penstemon. :o)

Nor me - bring 'em on!

It's good to see them growing wild.

Wonderful aren't they, TOG. Such a stunning display, and just everywhere along the valley.