Skip to content
Skip to main content
PatternBase

Pineleaf Penstemon

Penstemon pinifolius, Plantaginaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tufted Evening PrimroseOenothera caespitosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Seep MuhlyMuhlenbergia reverchonii
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
Side-Oats GramaBouteloua curtipendula
Pollinator SharingNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Little BluestemSchizachyrium scoparium

Little bluestem's dense root system competes with penstemon for soil resources

Uses

Functions

Hummingbird Support

Common Questions

What zones does Pineleaf Penstemon grow in?

Pineleaf Penstemon grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Pineleaf Penstemon?

Good companions for Pineleaf Penstemon include Tufted Evening Primrose, Seep Muhly, Side-Oats Grama.

Design guilds with Pineleaf Penstemon and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free