NARGS Plant of the Month

Penstemon pinifolius

Description and General Information:

Penstemon pinifolius is native to upland, rocky areas of Arizona and New Mexico. Plants form a low shrub with narrow, needle-like foliage.  Plants can reach 20-30 cm tall with a spread of 45 cm. Racemes of narrow, tubular, 2-3 cm long, red to yellow flowers are produced from late spring to mid-summer. Flowers are covered in glandular hairs. This species is typically pollinated by hummingbirds but is also a popular nectaring plant for butterflies.

Penstemon pinifolius

 

Blooming season:

Late...