(48-60" tall) Palmer’s Penstemon forms an evergreen mound of stems
sporting pairs of prickly, gray-green leaves. The magic starts in early summer,
when stems surge upward to become towering flower spikes with bulbous, lipped
blooms in shades of pale pink (similar to snapdragons). Ideal as a dramatic
focal point that draws the eye even at a distance, Palmer's Penstemon also
merits a place along a path or near a patio, where you can enjoy the flowers'
delightful scent and watch the hummingbirds as they hover to sip the sweet
nectar. Palmer's Penstemon is remarkably water-wise, durable, and very
drought-resistant. Plant it in full sun and very well-drained soil, as it would
get in its native habitat in desert canyons and washes. Other names for this
deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant plant include Palmer's Beardtongue, Scented
Penstemon, and Scented Beardtongue.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | HC017629 HC017653 (1 Ounce) HC017654 (1/4 Pound) HC017655 (1 Pound) HC017656 (Packet) - Out of stock.
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Common Name | Palmer's Penstemon |
Botanical Name | Penstemon palmerii |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Mature Height | 4-5' tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | West, Western Only, Southwest, Hot Desert, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Seeds Per Pound | 507,000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 307 |
Seed Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 2,720 sq ft.1 lb covers 10,890 sq ft. 4 lb covers an acre |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Very Waterwise, Waterwise |
Advantages | Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Evergreen |
Ships To Canada | Yes |