Plantaginaceae
Penstemon palmeri var. macranthus
Penstemon palmeri var. macranthus var. macranthus
Also known as Penstemon macranthus
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The large-flowered Palmer's penstemon is a rare Nevada-endemic variety notable for its exceptionally showy blooms among the Palmer's penstemon complex. Plant in gritty, well-drained soil in a location with ample sun and allow the soil to dry between waterings to mimic its natural desert habitat. This specialist variety is a prized addition to native and rock gardens in the Great Basin region.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately until soil is moist, allowing soil to dry out between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.9
- Temperature
- -15°F to 100°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5b-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 3 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Purple
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Nevada
- Attracts
- Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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