SteppeSuns® Sunset Glow Penstemon
Penstemon pinifolius ‘P019S'


Pineleaf penstemon is a staple of the dry garden. SteppeSuns® Sunset Glow is a warm orange color that blooms for a very long season. Reminiscent of western summer sunsets, this long-lived penstemon will attract pollinators and hummingbirds to your dry loving garden. This shade of orange compliments blue, pink, and yellow flowers. It's also lovely next to blue- and silver-leaved plants. It has attractive, glossy green foliage, and the plants' natural mounding habit make this selection versatile in multiple styles of garden design.
Plant Type | Groundcover |
Height | 12-18 inches |
Width | 18-24 inches |
Flowering Season | Summer-early fall |
Flower Color | Warming orange color |
Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-8 |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | Yes |
North American Native | Yes |
Year Introduced | 2019 |
Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived perennial. |
Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft. |