pine-leaved penstemon
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P. pinifolius is a spreading evergreen dwarf shrub to 20cm tall, with short, needle-like leaves and tubular scarlet flowers 2.5cm long in short erect racemes in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- pine-leaved penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius)
- Genus
- Penstemon
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pine-leaved penstemon
Distribution map
Southwestern USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pine-leaved penstemon
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pine-leaved penstemon care guide
- Deep water infrequently, partial soil drying allowed between watering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep water infrequently, partial soil drying allowed between watering
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-strength low-nitrogen fertilizer monthly spring and summer time
Pruning
PruningUnless seed is needed, deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in late winter or spring: sow seeds at 13-18°C (55-64°F). Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Growing
GrowingGrow in very well-drained soil in full sun and in frost prone areas protect with a dry winter mulch
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage and chrysanthemum eelworm
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