Palmer's Penstemon
Penstemon palmeri
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3' × 2' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | May-July |
| Flower Color | Light pink |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Greyish/blue waxy leaves in clusters around the base |
| Fruit | Chambered capsule |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3500-7000 ft. |
| Description | A particularly large penstemon with fragrant light pink flowers. This species is native to central and northwestern Arizona, but as a result of its use in seed mixes for roadside revegetation it can sometimes be seen blooming along highways in the grasslands of southern Arizona. Like other penstemons this is a good species for attracting hummingbirds, and lends itself well to mixed pollinator gardens. This is a great choice for higher elevation landscapes with well draining, rocky soils. Interplant alongside banana yucca (Yucca baccata), agaves (Agave spp), and native grasses/wildflowers |
