species 3,895 observations
Wax-leaf Beardtongue
Penstemon nitidus
Field notes
Supports All
47
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Anicia Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, California Tiger Moth, Kallia murtfeldtella
4
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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
Vancouver Bumble Bee, Hunt's Bumble Bee, Great Basin Bumble Bee, White-shouldered Bumble Bee
41
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.