species 3,423 observations
White-flower Beardtongue
Penstemon albidus
Field notes
Penstemon albidus, commonly known as white penstemon, white-flower beardtongue, or Red-Line Beardtongue is a very widespread perennial flower of the mixed-grass and shortgrass prairies. Its natural distribution is from Manitoba and Alberta in Canada to Texas and New Mexico in the United States. The bright white flowers for which it are named are quite attractive to both bees and hummingbird moths.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Anicia Checkerspot, Verbena Bud Moth, Dotted Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Golden Northern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.