Western Small Flowered Penstemon

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Western Small Flowered Penstemon (Penstemon procerus var. formosus) is a native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the Klamath Mountain Range and High Sierra Nevada regions. It tends to grow in meadows, at elevations from 8200-11800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 16 in Tall

Color

Purple, Pink

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Natural setting

Site type

meadows

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 8 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Common Buckeye

Junonia coenia

Alternative names

Common names:

Pincushion Beardtongue, Pincushion Penstemon

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