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Davidson'S Penstemon
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Davidson'S Penstemon
penstemon davidsonii
Davidson's Penstemon is a colorful flower that blooms in the spring. Its vibrant purple and pink colors attract many buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies!
Habitat: Rocky slopes and meadows in the mountains.
Appearance
The Davidson'S Penstemon is a low-growing mat-forming plant, showcasing vivid purple to pink tubular flowers that create a bright splash of color against rocky alpine landscapes. Its small, slightly hairy leaves often form a dense, cushion-like mound.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusPenstemon
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Hummingbirds love to sip nectar from its vibrant purple tubes.
It can grow right out of tiny cracks in seemingly solid rock!
Its tiny seeds are tough enough to survive freezing mountain winters.
Some people call it 'rock penstemon' because it lives on cliffs!
Special abilities
Ability
Rock Gripper
Davidson'S Penstemon can root into tiny rock crevices, helping it anchor firmly in challenging mountain environments.
Ability
Altitude Ace
Davidson'S Penstemon thrives in cold, high-altitude regions, making it a master of mountain survival.
Ability
Sun Shield
Davidson'S Penstemon has hairy leaves that protect it from intense sunlight and strong mountain winds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 15-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form Bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
Main pollinator, collects nectar.
pollinates
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Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Visits flowers for nectar.
eaten by
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
Occasionally browses leaves and flowers.
Traits
Herbaceous
Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants with soft stems that typically die back to the ground at the end of the growing season.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Davidson's Beardtongue
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Davidson'S Penstemon?
The easiest way to identify Davidson'S Penstemon is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Davidson'S Penstemon?
5-30 cm
How wide does Davidson'S Penstemon spread?
15-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Davidson'S Penstemon?
2-4 cm
When does Davidson'S Penstemon bloom?
Late spring to late summer
Is Davidson'S Penstemon edible?
No
Is Davidson'S Penstemon toxic?
None
What is Davidson'S Penstemon's lifecycle?
Perennial
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