Grinnell's Beardtongue

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Grinnell's Beardtongue (Penstemon grinnellii var. scrophularioides) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, the High Sierra Nevada and Transverse Range regions. It tends to grow at elevations from 1600-8200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Color

Lavender, Pink

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 11 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Archirhoe neomexicana

Verbena Bud Moth

Endothenia hebesana

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Alternative names

Common names:

Grinnell's Beardtongue

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