Palmer's Penstemon is one of the few strongly fragrant penstemons, its large pale pink flowers releasing a sweet honeysuckle-like scent especially in the evening. It is a tall, showy species of the Mojave and Great Basin deserts, growing on rocky slopes and roadsides. Unlike most penstemons, it attracts both native bees drawn by its fragrance and hummingbirds attracted to its pink color. The plant is often used in native landscaping throughout the arid Southwest.
Best time to see a Palmer's Penstemon
The best time to see a Palmer's Penstemon is May–June, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,811 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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