species 746 observations
Heller's Beardtongue
Penstemon triflorus
Field notes
Penstemon triflorus, Heller's beardtongue or Heller's penstemon, is a penstemon notable for its showy, purple blossoms.
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23
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Verbena Bud Moth, Dotted Checkerspot, Chalcedony Midget, Sri Lanka Plume Moth
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rufous Hummingbird
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Horse-fly Carpenter Bee, American Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted 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
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Deer resistant
- No
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.