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Palmer Penstemon Seeds

Hummingbirds can't resist these rosy nectar-rich blooms

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Penstemon palmeri

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Pink

This Pretty Pink Perennial is a tenacious wildflower! Known to thrive in conditions where others languish, drought and poor soil are no match for this lovely desert native.

  • • Tall-growing perennial that thrives in even the most adverse conditions
  • • Heirloom North American native with pink Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 350 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 32,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Penstemon Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Palmer Penstemon Seeds FAQs

    What is Palmer Penstemon also known as?

    Palmer Penstemon is also known as Beardtongue and Beard Tongue.

    Is Palmer Penstemon resistant to animals or disease?

    Palmer Penstemon is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.7 / 5 from 3 reviews.

    It died. I dont know what I did wrong! I put it in pumice based soil and in full sun, but it died anyway.

    Palmer Penstemon Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello kevin z. Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear the Palmer Penstemon did not make it, as we understand how frustrating that can be. This variety prefers excellent drainage, but a strong contrast between a pumice-based mix and surrounding soil can sometimes lead to transplant shock, especially if moisture levels differ. Another common issue is that while they like full sun, in hotter zones they sometimes do better with a little relief from intense afternoon heat until they’re well established. We are glad we were able to provide some tips and a resolution and that you’re satisfied with the outcome. As always, we stand by our seeds and are here to help when you decide to try again!

    I had 0 germination with these seeds, meanwhile my other penstemon (blue) planted in the same flat germinated very well.

    Palmer Penstemon Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Lynn. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    Eden brothers is a great online garden nursery to find Oregon Native wild flowers.Cardinal flower. Penstemon. Pacific northwest seeds. Unfortunately it takes a while for them to reach maturity aka blooming.

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