Austin's Beardtongue

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Austin's Beardtongue (Penstemon floridus var. austinii) is a native perennial herb that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in gravelly washes and canyon floors, at elevations from 3300-7900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 4 ft Tall

Color

Pink

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Soil drainage

Fast

Natural setting

Site type

Gravelly washes and canyon floors

Plant communities

Woodland

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 5 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Archirhoe neomexicana

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Edith's Checkerspot

Euphydryas editha

Common Buckeye

Junonia coenia

Alternative names

Common names:

Austin's Beardtongue

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