It?s hard to believe this lush  flowery native finds its home in the mountain desert and creosote bush scrub  since it adapts so well to a garden setting.  Just don?t overwater this gorgeous penstemon  it prefers dry  gravelly or rocky soil and medium to excellent drainage  effortlessly standing up to arid summer heat.  In spring and summer  Desert penstemon offers up bright reddish pink blooms on long 3? stalks  the perfect tubular shape for hungry hummingbirds and butterflies.  This native perennial grows to be about 2? to 3? tall and 2? wide  with regularly spaced semi glossy green leaves that clasp the stems.  Cut back the dead flower heads to encourage more blooms and a bushier growth.  Desert penstemon is a favorite for wildlife  and a dazzling addition to any rock garden.