PENSTEMON palmeri (Palmer Penstemon)
Penstemon Palmeri commonly known as ‘Palmer Penstemon’ is a flowering plant native to desert mountains from eastern Mojave Desert in California, to eastern Nevada, northeastern Arizona, and New Mexico, and north through areas in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and eastern Washington. Plants begin growth early in the spring and flower blossoms appear in late spring and early summer. Palmer’s Penstemon produces succulent foliage during the spring and summer and is selectively used by small birds, big game and livestock.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 15,625 | 250 |
| 1OZ | 31,250 | 500 |
| 1/4LB | 125,000 | 2,000 |
| 1/2LB | 250,000 | 4,000 |
| 1LB | 500,000 | 8,000 |
| 5LB | 2,500,000 | 40,000 |
Scientific Name: Penstemon Palmeri
Common Name: Palmer Penstemon
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Plantaginaceae
Native Range: New Mexico through California to Idaho
Height: 24-48"
Spread: 24 "
Habitat: Blackbrush, Sagebrush, Joshua tree
Zone: 4-9
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Early Summer
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Resistant: Deer, Rabbit
Characteristics: Fragrant, Cut flowers
Flower Shape: Tubular
Flower Color: Pink
Water Requirement: Low
Soil Type: Sandy soil, Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.8 to 6.2
Advantage: Easy to grow, Low maintenance
Uses: Used in livestock, big game and by birds, Ornamental use