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Palmer's Beard Tongue

Penstemon Palmeri

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Overview

Penstemon palmeri, commonly known as Palmer’s 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

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) — commonly known as Palmer‚Äôs Beard Tongue; this drought-tolerant species flourishes in full sun to partial shade
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; making it an excellent
Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — is a native perennial offering showy pink tubular blossoms that attract hummingbirds; it typically reaches heights
Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — This drought-tolerant species flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils; commonly
Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Its mint-scented foliage is an added aromatic benefit; commonly referred to as Palmer's Beard Tongue
Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — making it a captivating choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic gardens; bloom time spans from late spring to early
Palmer's Beard Tongue (Penstemon Palmeri) — Botanical Name: Penstemon palmeri<br><br>Common Name: Palmer's Beard Tongue<br><br>Penstemon palmeri; pink flowers

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