Southern Foothill Penstemon

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Southern Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon heterophyllus var. australis) is a native perennial herb that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 200-5200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

10 - 59 in Tall

Color

Blue

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sunset Zones

7, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22, 23

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bats

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 14 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Archirhoe neomexicana

Verbena Bud Moth

Endothenia hebesana

Anicia Checkerspot

Euphydryas anicia

Alternative names

Common names:

Foothill Beardtongue

Sources

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