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Desert Penstemon (Penstemon pseudospectabilis)
Desert Beard-Tongue
Penstemon pseudospectabilis
Desert Penstemon
Desert Beard-Tongue
Evergreen perennial shrub with tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers, rosy pink to purple. The individual blossoms are fairly large and in dense spikes that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Most penstemons tolerate alkaline or chalky soils, and poor, rocky soils often produce the sturdiest specimens. Provide full sun, or light shade inland, and fast drainage with moderate water. Replace plants every 3 to 5 years for renewed vigor.
Attracts BirdsAttracts ButterfliesColorDrought tolerantEvergreenFlowerHeat TolerantPoor Soil tolerant
Western United States, California, Arizona
2 - 4 FT
1 - 2 FT
Y
Blue-green
Medium : Pointed : Serrate : Smooth
Shrub : Subshrub
Purple : Rose purple
Spring : Summer
Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Light Shade
Loose : Well-drained
Drought Tolerant : Sparse
Sunset Zones
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