Skip to content
Skip to main content
PatternBase

Palmer Penstemon

Penstemon palmeri, Plantaginaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Golden ColumbineAquilegia chrysantha
Pollinator Sharing
Tufted Evening PrimroseOenothera caespitosa
Pollinator SharingNurse Plant
Threadleaf CoreopsisCoreopsis verticillata
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Firecracker PenstemonPenstemon eatonii

Two desert penstemon species compete for limited water and nutrients in arid conditions

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Palmer Penstemon grow in?

Palmer Penstemon grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Palmer Penstemon?

Good companions for Palmer Penstemon include Golden Columbine, Tufted Evening Primrose, Threadleaf Coreopsis.

Design guilds with Palmer Penstemon and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free