Pineleaf Penstemon
Penstemon pinifolius
Pineleaf Penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 12–18 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Needle-fine evergreen foliage; coral tubular flowers; hummingbird favorite.
Colorado nativelow water12–18 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Penstemon pinifolius
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 12–18 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- red, orange
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope, hellstrip, south wall
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pineleaf Penstemon good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Pineleaf Penstemon is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Pineleaf Penstemon get?
- It matures to about 12–18 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Pineleaf Penstemon need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Pineleaf Penstemon native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
