Penstemon pinifolius ‘Mersea Yellow’ (Pineleaf Beardtongue)

 

 

 

 

 

Unique yellow selection of the Southwestern United States native penstemon producing airy stems covered in lemon-yellow tubular blooms in summer. Narrow, evergreen, needle-like leaves are the reason for the common name Pineleaf Penstemon. Pollinator and hummingbird magnet. Requires excellent draining and performs best in lean dry soils.

  • Plant Patent: n/a
  • Container Size:
  • USDA Zone: 4-9
  • Height: 9-12”
  • Spread: 1-1.5’
  • Sun Exposure: full sun
  • Soil Moisture: dry to average, well-drained
  • Bloom Time: summer
  • Bloom Color: yellow
  • Foliage Color: green
  • US Native: native selection
  • Wildlife Benefit: hummingbirds, pollinators
  • Notes: rabbit tolerant, deer tolerant, drought tolerant, evergreen