Wax-leaf Beardtongue
Penstemon nitidus
This perennial plant has blue tinged leaves and several flowering stems arising from the same roots. The top of each stem is crowned with many sky-blue flowers. The flowers sometimes have purple striping inside and a hint of purple in the petals. The bottom petals of each flower have what resembles a bearded yellow tongue.
Look for wax-leaf beardtongues on dry coulee ridges!