Parry's Penstemon is an Arizona native and is usually found in mountain canyons, desert washes and grasslands. This plant is very short lived and will go dormant in the extreme heat of the summer. Parry's Penstemon has thick blue-green leaves and a flowering spike topped with red and pink flowers, this plant is perfect for mass planting or for native gardens as it attracts a variety of pollinators and wildlife.
Penstemon parryi (Parry’s Penstemon)
Penstemon parryi
Parry's Penstemon
Parry's Penstemon is an Arizona native and is usually found in mountain canyons, desert washes and grasslands. This plant is very short lived and will go dormant in the extreme heat of the summer. Parry's Penstemon has thick blue-green leaves and a flowering spike topped with red and pink flowers, this plant is perfect for mass planting or for native gardens as it attracts a variety of pollinators and wildlife.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Red, Pink |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 1.5ft |
| Spread | 1.5ft |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Heat |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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