Palmer's penstemons -- amazing!
3 years ago
I started these from seed last spring and they are finally blooming. They are native desert wildflowers but look more like refined garden plants.
The foliage is blue and very decorative all year round. The blooms are scented. The stalk will eventually get to 4-5 feet tall. I will definitely plant more.
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3 years agoGorgeous! I have Parry's Penstemon going off like crazy right now. It's the red buds, the pink is Mexican Primrose. Those all popped up as volunteers in that spot.
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Beautiful. I'm definitely adding more penstemons to my collection. I also have a couple of Rocky Mountain (strictus) plants. You can say I'm hooked now...
3 years ago
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