species 6,473 observations
Palmer's Penstemon
Penstemon palmeri
Field notes
Supports All
70
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Anicia Checkerspot, Variable Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, California Tiger Moth
6
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
White-eared Hummingbird, Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
3
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Urbane Digger Bee, Tiny Small Carpenter, Morrison's Bumble Bee, Pacific Coast Small Carpenter
61
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
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.