Penstemon pinifolius Mersea Yellow (Yellow Pineleaf Beardtongue) is an English selection of our native pineleaf Penstemon grown for its bright yellow tubular flowers that cover the plant in late spring/early summer. This small shrub has attractive evergreen, pine-needle like foliage and a tidy mounding for. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). 12" tall x 15" wide.
Common Name | Yellow Pineleaf Beardtongue |
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Botanical Name | Penstemon pinifolius Mersea Yellow |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Mature Height | 12" tall |
Mature Spread | 15" wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring to late summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Evergreen Foliage | Yes |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Evergreen, Adds Texture |
Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |