species 625 observations
Small's Penstemon
Penstemon smallii
Field notes
Penstemon smallii is a species of flowering plant also known as Small's penstemon. They are native to the mountains of the Southeastern United States. They are state listed in Georgia (S1), Alabama (S1), Tennessee (S3), North Carolina (S3), and South Carolina (S2).
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Verbena Bud Moth, Baltimore Checkerspot, Chalcedony Midget
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, Orange-tipped Wood-digger, Golden Northern Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- No
- Habit
- Clumping
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.