Botanical name: Penstemon palmeri

Common name: Palmer’s penstemon

seeds - one size packet.

packet - 50 seeds Utah 6/2025

Palmer’s penstemon from Utah.

Penstemon palmeri, commonly called Palmer’s penstemon is a bold, fragrant native wildflower of the American Southwest, known for its tall flower spikes and soft pink, tubular blooms marked with darker nectar guides. Native to desert slopes, rocky hillsides, and open high-elevation landscapes in states like Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and California, this drought-tolerant perennial thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. Unlike many penstemons, its blossoms carry a light, sweet scent that attracts native bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. With its glaucous blue-green foliage and architectural presence, Palmer’s penstemon brings ecological value and striking vertical interest to xeriscapes, native gardens, and restoration plantings.