Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Azure Penstemon (Penstemon azureus var. azureus) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow at elevations from 1600-8200 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

8 - 28 in Tall

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Color

Blue, Purple

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Special uses

Containers

Sun

Full Sun

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 6, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17

Hummingbirds
Birds
Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 12 likely

Confirmed Likely

Archirhoe neomexicana

Anicia Checkerspot

Euphydryas anicia

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Snowberry Checkerspot

Euphydryas colon