Palmer's Beard Tongue

Penstemon Palmeri

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Overview

Penstemon palmeri, commonly known as Palmer‚Äôs Beard Tongue, is a native perennial offering showy pink tubular blossoms that attract hummingbirds. Reaching up to 3 feet in height and spreading 2 feet wide, it thrives in USDA zones 5-9. This drought-tolerant species flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Its mint-scented foliage is an added aromatic benefit, making it a captivating choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic gardens.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Arid

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — commonly known as Palmer‚Äôs Beard Tongue

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Its mint-scented foliage is an added aromatic benefit

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Reaching up to 3 feet in height and spreading 2 feet wide, it thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — commonly known as Palmer‚Äôs Beard Tongue

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — is a native perennial offering showy pink tubular blossoms that attract hummingbirds

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Botanical Name: Penstemon palmeri<br><br>Common Name: Palmer's Beard Tongue<br><br>Penstemon palmeri

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — making it a captivating choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic gardens

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Plantaginaceae
Climate: Arid

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Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — This drought-tolerant species flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Its mint-scented foliage is an added aromatic benefit

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Reaching up to 3 feet in height and spreading 2 feet wide, it thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — commonly known as Palmer‚Äôs Beard Tongue

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — is a native perennial offering showy pink tubular blossoms that attract hummingbirds

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Botanical Name: Penstemon palmeri<br><br>Common Name: Palmer's Beard Tongue<br><br>Penstemon palmeri

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — making it a captivating choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic gardens

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Boasting a robust growth habit

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — is a native perennial wildflower that brings a touch of natural grace to arid landscapes

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — commonly referred to as Palmer's Beard Tongue

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — attractive gray-green foliage that sets the stage for its show-stopping feature: spikes of sizeable

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — it typically reaches heights of 24 to 36 inches with a similar spread of 12 to 18 inches

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — making it a mid-level layer in the garden tapestry.<br><br>This plant features wide

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — pink to pale lavender tubular flowers which exude a sweet fragrance reminiscent of grapes

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — providing an extended period of visual interest.<br><br>Suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Bloom time spans from late spring to early summer

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Palmer's Beard Tongue is particularly tolerant of dry conditions

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — pink flowers in the garden

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — enhancing the garden's ecology

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — This perennial's low-maintenance nature makes it an alluring option for both novice and seasoned gardeners

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens or xeriscaping

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — To maintain a neat appearance and encourage reblooming, deadhead spent flowers

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — perennial with pink blooms

Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — perennial for full

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