species 7,800 observations
Scarlet Bugler
Penstemon centranthifolius
Field notes
Penstemon centranthifolius is a species of penstemon known by the common name scarlet bugler. It is native to California and parts of Mexico, where it grows in many types of dry habitat from coast to desert, such as chaparral and oak woodland.
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50
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Penstemon Borer, Anicia Checkerspot, Variable Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot
6
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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
Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Pseudomasaris vespoides, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
43
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.