Parry's Penstemon is a wildflower species that is known for its beautiful and distinctive purple or blue flowers. This plant is a member of the gentian family and is native to the western part of North America. In different regions, this flower can also be referred to as Rocky Mountain penstemon, mountain beardtongue, or beardtongue. The scientific name for Parry's Penstemon is Penstemon parryi, named after the botanist Charles Christopher Parry who made significant contributions to the exploration and botany of the western United States. This floral gem is also sometimes referred to as Parry's beardtongue or Parry's snapdragon, adding to its unique character.