Calflora
Taxon  Report   6138    
Penstemon azureus  Benth.
Azure penstemon,   Blue penstemon
Penstemon azureus, a dicot, is a perennial herb that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Bloom Period
Family: Plantaginaceae  
Genus: Penstemon
Subspecies and Varieties:

Habitat: slopes

Communities: Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
More information about  Penstemon azureus

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2021. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 10/22/2021).