Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Desert Beardtongue (Penstemon fruticiformis var. fruticiformis) is a native perennial herb that grows in central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 3300-3900 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall

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Color

White, Lavender

Special uses

Containers

Hummingbirds
Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

Archirhoe neomexicana

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Edith's Checkerspot

Euphydryas editha

Common Buckeye

Junonia coenia