Penstemon pinifolius 'Nearly Red'

Scientific Name: Penstemon pinifolius 'Nearly Red'

Also Known As

Nearly Red Pine Leaf Beard Tongue
Nearly Red Pineleaf Beardtongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Penstemon pinifolius 'Nearly Red' plant details

Penstemon pinifolius 'Nearly Red' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon pinifolius 'Nearly Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon pinifolius 'Nearly Red'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We acquired this one from some other place with this variety name and luckily we got two. One of them bloomed just "ordinary" orange-red, but one was in fact nearly red, much approved by our two resident hummingbird couples that fight over them. P. pinifolius is reportedly hardy to USDA zone 4 and successfully grown as far north as Wisconsin. Rather poor and especially well drained soil, low on organic matter would be essential for cold climates. Either way, it's very drought tolerant and heat resistant plant.