species 711 observations
James’ Beardtongue
Penstemon jamesii
Field notes
Supports All
49
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Anicia Checkerspot, Dotted Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, Chalcedony Midget
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Pseudomasaris occidentalis, Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Orange-tipped Wood-digger, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee
41
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.