species 1,347 observations
Azure Penstemon
Penstemon azureus
Field notes
Penstemon azureus is a flowering plant species known by the common name azure penstemon. It is native to the mountains of Oregon and northern California. It grows in coniferous forests and woodlands in the Klamath Mountains, North California Coast Ranges, Southern Cascade Range, and Northern Sierra Nevada.
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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
Common Buckeye, 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
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Black-tailed 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
- Moisture
- Dry
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.