Penstemon palmeri

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Palmer's Beard Tongue

 
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Information by: El Nativo Growers        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Native to desert areas, this penstemon produces lovely white to pink flowers.Its 3-5' flowering spikes have a tendency to attract birds. However, some say it is difficult to grow.

 

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Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.