1. A flowering plant of the genus Penstemon, native chiefly to North America, with tubular flowers and five stamens, one of which is often sterile.
Usage: Also called beardtongue.; Commonly cultivated as an ornamental garden plant.

Examples

• The pentstemon bloomed in vibrant red flowers throughout the summer.
• Gardeners often plant pentstemon in rocky or well-drained soil.
• Several species of pentstemon are native to the Rocky Mountains.
• The delicate pentstemon flowers attract hummingbirds and bees.
• She added pentstemon to her wildflower garden for color and texture.