HALF PINT® Pineleaf Penstemon
Penstemon pinifolius ‘Compactum'
HALF PINT® pineleaf penstemon has orange-red trumpet flowers that call hummingbirds and butterflies from June to August. A profusion of flowers blooms right above a tidy mound of soft, needle-like foliage.
Pro tips: Deadhead the flowers in late fall, and HALF PINT® pineleaf penstemon will provide views of green plants throughout winter. HALF PINT® prefers a little elbow room in the garden to provide it with maximum sun and heat. Because it's native to Arizona and New Mexico, using small gravel mulch will make this penstemon at home in the garden.
Pro tips: Deadhead the flowers in late fall, and HALF PINT® pineleaf penstemon will provide views of green plants throughout winter. HALF PINT® prefers a little elbow room in the garden to provide it with maximum sun and heat. Because it's native to Arizona and New Mexico, using small gravel mulch will make this penstemon at home in the garden.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 8-10 inches |
| Width | 12 inches |
| Flowering Season | June to August |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Low to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AZ, NM |
| Year Introduced | 2022 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Deadhead in late summer back to lower foliage in fall. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance and replace plants if needed |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
