Palmer penstemon

Penstemon palmeri

Tall native perennial with soft pink fragrant flowers, blooming April to August. Very drought tolerant, preferring open areas such as well-drained rocky hillsides, gravelly washes and roadsides in desert brush and woodland communities; up to 9,000 ft. elevation. Semi-evergreen leaves are somewhat fire resistant and palatable to wildlife and livestock during spring and winter. Recommended for revegetation and pollinator habitat; attracts various native bees.