Perennials: Penstemon pinifolius
Botanical name: Penstemon pinifolius
Common name: pine-leaved penstemon
also known as (pine-leaf penstemon, pineleaf penstemon, pine-leaf beard tongue)
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Soil: | dry, alkaline, sand |
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Zones: | 7a thru 8b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
rabbit resistant, bird attracting, butterfly attracting, hummingbird attracting, bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Perennials: Penstemon pinifolius"
Penstemon pinifolius is an outstanding but often overlooked species from southern New Mexico and Arizona. Blooming for 6 to 8 weeks in mid-summer, the tubular orange flowers are profuse, attracting hummingbirds from miles around. Penstemon pinifolius is long-lived and grows easily in both Xeric and traditional perennial gardens. As the plant matures, the stems become woody, forming an attractive evergreen shrublet with bright green needle-like foliage. This xeric plant is best adapted to and will thrive in the more arid climates of the Western U.S. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Penstemon pinifolius is native from Arizona to Mexico.