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.
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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