Mountain Blue Penstemon

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

Mountain Blue Penstemon (Penstemon laetus var. laetus) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 1300-8200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

6 - 30 in Tall

Color

Blue, Purple

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

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

Anicia Checkerspot

Euphydryas anicia

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Alternative names

Common names:

Mountain Blue Penstemon

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