Penstemon Palmeri (Palmer’s Penstemon) - A fragrant giant draped in pale pink trumpets.

Palmer’s Penstemon is one of the showiest natives, with towering stalks of pale pink to lavender flowers that exude a sweet fragrance. A desert survivor, it is loved by pollinators and gardeners alike.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Very low; drought-tolerant once established

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Lean, well-drained sandy or rocky soils

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 4–8

• Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–30°F (–34°C)

• Mature Size: 3–6 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide

• Native Origin: Desert Southwest, USA

• Best Substitutes For: Desert Willow, Hollyhock

• Landscape Uses: Xeric gardens, naturalistic plantings, pollinator gardens