Penstemon palmeri var. eglandulosus

Penstemon palmeri var. eglandulosus var. eglandulosus

var. eglandulosus

Penstemon

Plantaginaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 5–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

This glandular-free variety of Palmer's penstemon is a hardy native perennial suited to the arid landscapes of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. It produces showy tubular flowers beloved by hummingbirds and pollinators and thrives in rocky, well-drained soils with minimal supplemental water. An ideal low-maintenance choice for native and xeriscape garden designs.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 36″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately Until Soil Is Moist, Allowing Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 7.9

Temperature

-15° – 100°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Arizona

New Mexico

Utah

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Hummingbirds

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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