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    Penstemon newberryi

    Also Known As

    • Penstemon newberryi var. newberryi
    • Beard Tongue
    • Mountain Pride
    • Newberry's Penstemon

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 5"-10"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4b-10b

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    Penstemon newberryi plant details

    Penstemon newberryi is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon newberryi

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 5 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, native plant, rock garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon newberryi

    USDA Zones: 4b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Mountain Pride is a low growing perennial, reaching 1' high by 3' wide that will go dormant in the winter. Mountain Pride is a show stopping Penstemon. The floral displays of this delightful perennial will dazzle any display garden. Normally found in higher elevations, Penstemon newberryi craves good drainage and rocky soil. In mid-spring a bloom of striking rose colored flowers will cover the plant. Somewhat short lived, plants should be restarted every few years. A bit more work, but definitely worth the effort in any garden! Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Attracts butterflies and bees. Native Americans long used penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Found in grows in high elevation rocky outcrops and tallus. Communitites located in Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest Between 4265 and 11482 feet.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    Hikers in the California mountains will remember Penstemon newberryi blooming brilliantly on rock shelves & outcrops, usually right after snowmelt. The broad 5-10” tall mat is almost covered with 1” pink to rose-red flowers, each around 1” long & are very attractive to Hummingbirds. While it is a mountain plant, it can often be grown successfully at lower elevations & our plants here have done well for us. Plant them in very well drained rock garden soil & water carefully & not excessively during the Summer. Prefers good light but give shade if Summer temperatures exceed 90 °F. Not recommended for the CA Valley or for areas with high Summer humidity. Mat forming perennial sub-shrub.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Thick leathery rounded leaves on plants 2 feet across and 1 foot tall. Bright reddish pink flowers in summer. Great companion for the rocky garden.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Penstemon newberryi plant

    How to Grow Penstemon newberryi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Penstemon ambiguus subsp. laevissimus, Pink Plains Beardtongue

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 9"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional
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    Penstemon bicolor

    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Penstemon bicolor subsp. roseus

    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Penstemon bicolor subsp. roseus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon eatonii

    aka Firecracker Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 8"-14"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Penstemon eatonii flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Penstemon gracilis

    aka Lilac Beardstongue, Lilac Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-24"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Penstemon gracilis close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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