Mountain Meadow Beardtongue

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Mountain Meadow Beardtongue (Penstemon rydbergii var. oreocharis) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in moist meadows and streambanks, at elevations from 3900-10200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

8 - 24 in Tall

Color

Pink

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7*, 14, 15, 16

Natural setting

Site type

Moist meadows and streambanks

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 13 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Archirhoe neomexicana

Anicia Checkerspot

Euphydryas anicia

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Alternative names

Common names:

Meadow Beardtongue, Herbaceous Penstemon

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