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Penstemon pinifolius (Pineleaf Penstemon)

Penstemon pinifolius
Pineleaf Penstemon, Pine-needle Penstemon, Pine-needle Beardtongue

This woody perennial is native to southwestern Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. This plant has short needle-like foliage and a spreading habit. It blooms continuously in the summer with red-orange tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. Plant in full sun and provide excellent drainage.

Plant Type Native, Perennial, Shrub
Exposure Full Sun
Water Needs Low
Hardiness Zone Zone 3 (-40° F)
Flower Color Red
Flower Season Summer
Growth Rate Moderate
Height 10" - 12" (in)
Spread 1' - 2' (ft)
Spacing 18" (in)
Characteristics Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Maintenance Low
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Tolerance Drought, Rabbit, Rocky Soil
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
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