Purdy's Foothill Penstemon

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

Purdy's Foothill Penstemon (Penstemon heterophyllus var. purdyi) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow at elevations from 200-5200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

10 - 59 in Tall

Color

Purple

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

2, 4, 5, 6, 7*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 12 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:

Purdy's Penstemon

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