Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Sierra Beardtongue (Penstemon heterodoxus var. heterodoxus) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in slopes and meadows, at elevations from 6600-12800 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 25 in Tall

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Color

Blue, Purple

Special uses

Containers

Sun

Full Sun

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 7*, 14, 15, 16

Site type

Slopes and meadows

Hummingbirds
Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 11 likely

Confirmed Likely

Archirhoe neomexicana

Anicia Checkerspot

Euphydryas anicia

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Edith's Checkerspot

Euphydryas editha