Parry's Penstemon
Penstemon parryi
Plant Parry's penstemon in the fall for spring flowers. This perennial reseeds. Also try P. palmeri.
THE BASICS
Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun, partial sun
Hardiness: 15°F
Water: Low
Native to: Southern Arizona, Sonora
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 2 feet
Mature Width: 2 feet
Mature Form: Rosette
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Blue-green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
Birds
hummingbirds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Hot pink spikes
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Carol Ward