Sonoma Beardtongue

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Sonoma Beardtongue (Penstemon newberryi var. sonomensis) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the North Coast and North Coast Range regions.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

5 - 12 in Tall

Color

Red

Special uses

Containers, Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

Prefers rocky or gravelly soil.

Sunset Zones

2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Edith's Checkerspot

Euphydryas editha

Common Buckeye

Junonia coenia

Alternative names

Common names:

Sonoma Penstemon

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