species 693 observations
Mat Penstemon
Penstemon caespitosus
Field notes
Supports All
56
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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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
White-eared Hummingbird, Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Snow's Skipper, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Orange-tipped Wood-digger
48
Children
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.