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What is this plant?

comments (4) June 2nd, 2009 in gallery

mandg821 mandg821, member
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Can anyone tell me what this is?  We live in southwestern Idaho and this popped up last year.  This year, it has blooms that are very fragrant.

Thanks

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mimikris10 writes: It looks like a Penstemon to me. They are also known as 'Beardtongues', and I'm sure you can see why. Lots of beautiful drought tolerant cultivars here in Northern Utah. Posted: 5:51 pm on June 29th
eglantyne writes: That looks an awful lot like a Penstemon palmeri. Quite tall and very fragrant. I don't believe sage has fragrant flowers, but don't quote me on that. 8-)

Dawn Posted: 11:40 pm on June 26th
spitfire777 writes: The leaves of a sage plant are fuzzy & slightly rolled under.The flowers it has is white.This may help you identify the plant. Posted: 9:43 pm on June 15th
nyleve writes: It looks likesage to me. Posted: 10:20 am on June 3rd
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