Penstemon pseudospectabilis
$7.30
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Desert Penstemon
Desert penstemon is a perenial herb that grows 1 – 3.3 ft. tall x 3 ft. wide. Its striking tubular pink flowers put on a dazzling show throughout the spring.
Though native to hot, arid locations in the Mojave Desert, this species is adaptable to much of California and is tolerant of garden conditions with plenty of sun and fast draining rocky or sandy soil.
Add to bird gardens, hummingbird gardens, butterfly gardens, or bee gardens for a burst of color and attractive nectar. Deadhead after blooms are spent to induce additional flower, and sprinkle dried seed heads for birds to eat and more blooms the next year!
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-16 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Attractive nectar source for hummingbirds, bees and butterflies., Likely larval host plant of the Common Buckeye, Variable Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, Anicia Checkerspot, and Snowberry Checkerspot butterflies |
| Historical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | Southwestern United States, primarily the Mojave Desert |
| Elevation | 264" – 6240" |
| Habitat | Desert and plateau habitats in sandy washes, scrub, and woodland areas. |
| Communities | Creosote Bush Scrub |