Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Showy Penstemon (Penstemon spectabilis var. spectabilis) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern California, primarily in the Transverse Range and Peninsular Range regions. It tends to grow at elevations from 300-3600 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 - 4 ft Tall

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Color

Blue, Pink, Purple

Special uses

Containers

Sunset Zones

7*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*

Hummingbirds
Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 12 likely

Confirmed Likely

Geranium Plume Moth

Amblyptilia pica

Archirhoe neomexicana

Verbena Bud Moth

Endothenia hebesana

Anicia Checkerspot

Euphydryas anicia