Low Beardtongue

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Low Beardtongue (Penstemon humilis) is a native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the High Cascade Range and High Sierra Nevada regions. It tends to grow in open places, at elevations from 4900-9800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 ft Tall

Color

Blue

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Open places

Plant communities

Northern Juniper Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bees

Butterflies

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Pollinators supported

0 confirmed and 111 likely

Likely
Confirmed

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Aglais milberti

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Apricots

Prunus armeniaca

Alternative names

Common names:

Low Beardtongue

Botanical names:

Penstemon humilis var. humilis

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