species 4,530 observations
Cascade Beardtongue
Penstemon serrulatus
Field notes
Penstemon serrulatus is a species of penstemon known by the common names Cascade penstemon, coast penstemon, or serrulate penstemon. It is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, from Oregon to Alaska.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Anicia Checkerspot, Variable Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, California Tiger Moth
5
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Osmia pentstemonis
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, California Bumble Bee
52
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Wet
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.