Native to elevations from 4000 to 6000 feet, this perennial sends up spectacular spikes of huge, light pink, fragrant flowers from March to September. The basal rosette is composed of blue-green waxy leaves. The flowers attract hummingbirds. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide good drainage. It reseeds readily.
Penstemon palmeri (Scented Penstemon)
Penstemon palmeri
Palmer's Penstemon, Palmer's Beardtongue, Scented Penstemon, Scented Beardtongue
Native to elevations from 4000 to 6000 feet, this perennial sends up spectacular spikes of huge, light pink, fragrant flowers from March to September. The basal rosette is composed of blue-green waxy leaves. The flowers attract hummingbirds. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide good drainage. It reseeds readily.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 4' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (in) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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