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Plant Palmer's Penstemon seeds (Penstemon palmerii) for towering pale pink blooms that command the attention of gardeners and hummingbirds alike. One of the few fragrant penstemon species, Palmer's Penstemon is a drought-tolerant, heat-loving perennial native to the Southwest. At High Country Gardens, all seeds are non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.
Zones
4 - 9
Advantages
Attract Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Native
Evergreen
Fragrant Flower / Foliage
Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Xeric
Mature Spread
4-5' tall
Bloom Time
Summer
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SKU
HC017629
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
(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.
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Associated SKUs
HC017629 HC017653 (1 Ounce) HC017654 (1/4 Pound) HC017655 (1 Pound) HC017656 (Packet) - Out of stock.
Common Name
Palmer's Penstemon
Botanical Name
Penstemon palmeri
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
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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 for towering pale pink blooms that command the attention of gardeners and hummingbirds alike. One of the few fragrant penstemon species, Palmer's Penstemon is a drought-tolerant, heat-loving perennial native to the Southwest. At High Country Gardens, all seeds are non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.)
