Penstemon labrosus, commonly known as San Gabriel beardtongue, is a perennial herb native to the chaparral and oak woodlands of the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges in southern California, extending into northern Baja California, Mexico. It typically grows to about 28 inches tall and is characterized by its erect form and bright red to orange or yellowish tubular flowers. The flowers, which bloom from May to July, have a distinctive upper lip that is hood-shaped and a lower lip divided into three narrow lobes, making them quite showy and attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators.

San Gabriel beardtongue is valued for its vibrant flowers and ability to attract wildlife. It is used in native plant gardens, as a border plant, and for natural landscaping. This species prefers well-drained soils, tolerates drought once established, and thrives in full sun to part shade conditions. While it is not commonly found in the nursery trade, it can be grown from seed or cuttings. Gardeners should be aware that it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0