Penstemon palmeri x spectabilis - Penstemon hybrid (Plant) botany Peninsular Ranges Natural Habitat Dry

Peninsular Ranges Natural Habitat Dry washes

Plant Characteristics Family Name Oleaceae Species Name Fraxinus latifolia Common Name Oregon Ash Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Santa Cruz Island Natural Habitat Ravines

Leaves are tall and upright

introduced in 1975 by Saratoga Horticultural Foundation

Penstemon palmeri x spectabilis - Penstemon hybrid (Plant) botany Peninsular Ranges Natural Habitat DryThis showy hybrid features the best of two great species brighter pink flowers (from P. spectabilis) that are fragrant (from P. palmeri). Excellent for hot dry areas. Attracts hummingbirds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Plantaginaceae Species Name Penstemon palmeri x spectabilis Common Name Penstemon hybrid Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose