Palmer's Penstemon
Penstemon palmeri
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Description: Upright herbaceous perennial native to the southwestern United States, with large light-pink flowers that bloom in clusters on tall spikes in early-summer. Waxy blue-green leaves grow on tall upright light-green stems sometimes tinged red. Grow in sandy or gravelly well-drained soils. Will not tolerate excess moisture and may suffer if smothered with mulch. Has a life-span of 3-4 years; after that time allow new seedlings to grow and take its place.
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: 4-5' tall x 2' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Blue-green, Green
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
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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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
