species 49 observations
Sand Penstemon
Penstemon arenicola
Field notes
Penstemon arenicola, commonly known as Red Desert penstemon, is a species of plant from the Western United States. It primarily grows in Wyoming, but it also grows in small areas of Colorado and Utah. It is a short plant known for growing in sand as referenced by its scientific name.
Read more on WikipediaSupports All
37
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Anicia Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, California Tiger Moth
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
2
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Orange-tipped Wood-digger, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee
32
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.