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Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon
Penstemon pinifolius 'Compactum'
SKU #46633
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water when very dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 8 to 10 in. tall, 12 in. wide.
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| Description | Orange-red tube-shaped flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, blooming profusely above a tidy mound of soft, needle-like green foliage. A cultivated selection of an Arizona and New Mexico native, making it perfect for dry, hot, sunny spots. Great for areas with gravel mulch. Evergreen perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | All summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Design Ideas | This colorful perennial looks fabulous is a rock garden accented with boulders. Add it to a low-water street strip mulched with gravel. Pairs well with yellow-flowering plants and silver foliage. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spruce (Picea), Potentilla (Potentilla), Lavender Cotton (Santolina), Stonecrop (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide excellent drainage. Do not crowd; allow space between plants to provide maximum sun and heat. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. Deadhead flowers in late fall. Appreciates gravel mulch. |
Details
| Description | Orange-red tube-shaped flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, blooming profusely above a tidy mound of soft, needle-like green foliage. A cultivated selection of an Arizona and New Mexico native, making it perfect for dry, hot, sunny spots. Great for areas with gravel mulch. Evergreen perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | All summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Design Ideas | This colorful perennial looks fabulous is a rock garden accented with boulders. Add it to a low-water street strip mulched with gravel. Pairs well with yellow-flowering plants and silver foliage. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spruce (Picea), Potentilla (Potentilla), Lavender Cotton (Santolina), Stonecrop (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide excellent drainage. Do not crowd; allow space between plants to provide maximum sun and heat. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. Deadhead flowers in late fall. Appreciates gravel mulch. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon produce flowers?
All summer
Is Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon evergreen or deciduous?
Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon?
Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon grow?
Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon in my landscape?
Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon is suitable for: Border.
How can I use Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon in my garden design?
This colorful perennial looks fabulous is a rock garden accented with boulders. Add it to a low-water street strip mulched with gravel. Pairs well with yellow-flowering plants and silver foliage.
What color are Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon flowers?
Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon?
Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon?
Good companion plants for Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon include: Spruce (Picea), Potentilla (Potentilla), Lavender Cotton (Santolina), Stonecrop (Sedum).
How do I care for Half Pint® Pineleaf Penstemon?
Provide excellent drainage. Do not crowd; allow space between plants to provide maximum sun and heat. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant once established. Deadhead flowers in late fall. Appreciates gravel mulch.
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