species 4,895 observations
Large-flowered Beardtongue
Penstemon grandiflorus
Field notes
Penstemon grandiflorus, known by the common names shell-leaved penstemon, shell-leaf beardtongue, or large-flowered penstemon, is a tall and showy plant in the Penstemon genus from the plains of North America. Due to its large flowers it has found a place in gardens, particularly ones aimed at low water usage like xeriscape gardens.
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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, Verbena Bud Moth, Edith's Checkerspot, Baltimore Checkerspot
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Beardtongue Scraper Bee
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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
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Two-spotted 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.