Penstemon pinifolius

Pineleaf Beardtongue. A plant from the Hokonui collection, rare and slow growing. Long-lived perennial with woody branches and semi-evergreen foliage. The plant is relatively small in stature, usually only 30cm tall. The branches are numerous and form a dense mound. The leaves are very small, needle-like, and spaced densely along the stems. The flowers are numerous small bright red tubes. They bloom for a long time when mature,  mid Decemeber - late February. Pineleaf penstemon is a good subject for rock gardens, beds, and borders. Coming from Arizona and Mexico gravely soils are no problem, but fine in normal situations too with good drainage. Sun.