Pagoda Penstemon bearing its distinctive sky-blue to lavender tubular flowers in late spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Penstemon angustifolius, commonly known as Pagoda Penstemon or
Western Yarrow — the flat-topped white flower clusters and finely divided, aromatic foliage are among the most recognizable features of this widespread native wildflower. Photo:
Texas Red Yucca in bloom — the tall coral-red flower stalks rise dramatically above the arching strap-like foliage, attracting hummingbirds from considerable distance. Photo: Wikimedia
Silver Buffaloberry — the brilliant silvery foliage and clusters of red berries make this tough shrub one of the most striking natives of the Great
Rocky Mountain Penstemon in full bloom — the brilliant blue-violet flower spikes are among the most vivid of any Rocky Mountain wildflower. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Netleaf Hackberry — the distinctively textured leaves with prominent netted veins and clusters of small reddish-orange berries. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Celtis reticulata,
Great Basin Wildrye — one of the largest native bunchgrasses of the Intermountain West, with striking blue-green foliage and tall wheat-like seed heads. Photo: Wikimedia
Dwarf Mountain Ash loaded with bright orange-red berry clusters in late summer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Sorbus scopulina, commonly known as Dwarf Mountain
Blue Elderberry in full bloom — large flat-topped flower clusters cover this native shrub in early summer. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Sambucus cerulea
Apache Plume in bloom — white rose-like flowers give way to spectacular feathery pink seed plumes. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Fallugia paradoxa, commonly
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