Desert Penstemon Seeds
Penstemon pseudospectabilis
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Latin Name: Penstemon pseudospectabilis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION
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With vibrant magenta trumpet-shaped blooms and tall stems, this dandy adds a splash of color in rock gardens or xeriscapes. Desert Penstemon is well-suited for hot, dry climates and a variety of soil types. The bright blooms attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
John Mitchell, an 18th century American botanist, recorded the first botanical description of this plant genus; Carl Linnaeus included it in his landmark publication Species Plantarum in 1753. According to legend, Native Americans once used this plant as a versatile medicinal remedy. Its unusual common name comes from a fuzzy "tongue" in each open bloom, which gives a slight resemblance to a mouth and a tongue. The genus name "Penstemon" comes from Greek words for "five threads," referring to the stamens of each blossom. FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Penstemon pseudospectabilis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers