Penstemon palmeri - Palmer's Penstemon. Aka: palmers beardtongue, scented penstemon, scented beardtongue. Upright perennial evergreen herb that stands erect with oblong green leaves in pairs going up the stalk. The stems grow multitudes of showy reddish-pink flowers that stack upward in symmetrical pairs in long clusters. The flowers bloom in the spring in beautiful hues of purple, blue, and pink, and emit a wonderful aroma resembling the scent of honeysuckle. It is easy to grow and maintain and is sometimes grown for erosion control. It is a self sower and a native of Wyoming to northern Mexico, and westward to California, being named after botanist Edward Palmer.
20+ seed per pack
Planting Zone: 4 – 9
Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 3 inches - 7 inches
Width: 2 inches - 3 inches
Very Fragrant
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees
Great cut flowers
Tolerant to heat and drought once established
Resistant to Deer and Rabbit
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!
