Desert Penstemon
Penstemon pseudospectabilis
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Description: Semi evergreen perennial native to New Mexico. Bright pink to red tubular flowers bloom in summer. Large, gray-green leaves contrast nicely with the flowers. Prefers hot locations with dry, well-drained soils.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 36" tall x 18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Red
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
