species 2,392 observations
Lilac Penstemon
Penstemon gracilis
Field notes
Supports All
78
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, Dotted Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot
7
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Beardtongue Scraper Bee
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
Great Basin Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Red-belted Bumble Bee, Hunt's Bumble Bee
68
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
- Moist
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.