Wasatch Beardtongue
Penstemon cyananthus

The name "Penstemon" means "five stamens".
The name "Beardtongue" refers to the fact that one of the stamens is different from the rest. It is covered with fine hairs, and appears to have a beard. This stamen does not develop any pollen itself, but probably helps to attract insects into the center of the flower where pollen from the other stamens can cover their bodies and be carried to the next flower.

Some other species of Penstemon found at Albion Basin are:
   Penstemon humilis -- Low Penstemon
   Penstemon leonardii -- Leonard Penstemon
   Penstemon whippleanus -- Whipple Penstemon

See a red Penstemon from a roadside