This is an exceptional small growing, evergreen plant that covers itself with hundreds of bright light orange, yellow throated flowers in late spring-early summer. A western native perennial, Luminous Pineleaf Beardtongue thrives in well-drained soils with plenty of sunlight. High Country Gardens 2016 Plant of the Year, 2016 Green Thumb Award Winner.
Common Name | Luminous Pineleaf Beardtongue |
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Botanical Name | Penstemon pinifolius Luminous |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Orange |
Mature Height | 8-10" tall |
Mature Spread | 12-15" wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring through early summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Evergreen Foliage | Yes |
Soil Type | Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Attract Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Evergreen |
Awards | Perennial Plant of the Year, Green Thumb |
Special Groups | High Country Gardens Exclusive, High Country Gardens Introduction |
Ideal Region | West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |