Pine-needle Penstemon, Pine-needle Beardtongue
A long-lived western native, award-winning Penstemon pinifolius (Pine-needle Beardtongue) is a spreading evergreen dwarf shrub forming a dense tussock of fresh green needle-like leaves on upright to gently arching stems. Blooming for many weeks in late spring through the summer, bright tubular red-orange flowers, 1 in. long (2.5cm) are borne in short erect racemes. They attract scores of hummingbirds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. The attractive habit, evergreen foliage and long-lasting blossoms make Penstemon pinifolius ideal as an edge or foreground plant. Great for rock gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Beardtongue, Penstemon |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arizona, New Mexico, Southwest, United States |
| Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Common names | Beardtongue, Penstemon |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arizona, New Mexico, Southwest, United States |
| Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Penstemon pinifolius (Pine-needle Beardtongue) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Penstemon pinifolius (Pine-needle Beardtongue) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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