STEPPESUNS Sunset Glow Penstemon

Penstemon pinifolius 'P019S'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Description: This Penstemon has a natural mounding form and glossy green leaves that resemble pine needles. The warm orange blossoms bloom throughout the summer. This perennial will beautifully compliment plants that have shades of blue, pink and silver. Native to New Mexico.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 18-24" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Orange
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Sep

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Irrigation Path
    • Mountain to Tap
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter