Palmer’s penstemon

Penstemon palmeri

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
1.2-2

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Metal
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
3500
Max elevation:
6500
Counties:
Coconino County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
one year of dormancy
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA
Citations:
Stevens & Monsen 1988, Monsen et al. 2004

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