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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see) (Info)
Genus: Penstemon (PEN-stem-on) (Info)
Species: pinifolius (pin-ee-FOH-lee-us) (Info)
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Category:
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Orange
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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| By Todd_Boland
 By LilyLover_UT
 By peachespickett
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Profile:2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
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Comment |
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Todd_Boland |
On Jan 22, 2005, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL
(Zone 5b) wrote:Considering this penstemon is native to Northern Mexico, New Mexico and Arizona, it is surprisingly resilient species. It does surprisingly well in Newfoundland's wet winter climate growing in acidic soil, considering it prefers hotter, drier climates and alkaline soil. Flowers may be small, but the bright reddish-orange colour makes up for it. the plant is almost like a dwarf conifer when not in bloom. |
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dicentra63 |
On Jun 24, 2007, dicentra63 from West Valley City, UT
(Zone 6b) wrote:Blooms last for a long, long time. Lower stems become a little woody. Easy care, drought-tolerant, heat and sun-loving. |
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Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Huntington, Arkansas
Hebron, Kentucky
Farmington, New Mexico
Chiloquin, Oregon
Salt Lake City, Utah (2 reports)
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