Penstemon palmeri

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Plantaginaceae (formerly in Scrophulariaceae)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
2-3 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
banks
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Bright pink
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Dryland penstemon puts up long spikes of fat, fragrant pink flowers over firm textured toothed grey leaves. This species is native to southern California deserts and throughout the southwest U.S. Best in sun, with well drained soil. It can be grown with very little supplemental watering.