Plant of the Month: April 2012
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Palmer’s Penstemon
Penstemon palmeri
- Plant Form: Perennial
- Water Use: Very Low
- Mature Size: 4’ tall, 3’ wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Bloom Time: April-June
- Native to: So. Calif., to Arizona & Utah
- Hardiness: Cold Hardy -10° F to 0° F
Penstemons are a group of showy perennial herbs that bring bright color to gardens while attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. This fragrant pink Penstemon is a real showstopper. Palmer’s Penstemon thrives in the hottest, harshest conditions, is naturally drought-tolerant, and is irresistible to hummingbirds. Other star-performing Penstemons for our desert include Parry’s Penstemon (hot pink), Eaton’s Firecracker (scarlet), Canyon Penstemon (rose-purple), and Coral Penstemon (bright coral).
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