SteppeSuns® Sunset Glow Penstemon
Penstemon pinifolius ‘P019S'



Pineleaf penstemon is a staple of the dry garden. This selection is more than 20 years in the making with each clone and generation an improvement in color and plant size. SteppeSuns® Sunset Glow is a warming orange color that blooms for a very long season. Reminiscent of Colorado 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 and is lovely next to blue and silver leaved plants as well. Glossy green foliage is attractive, 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, Partial 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 7500 ft. |