Quick answer: Pineleaf penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Gravelly, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Aug |
| Height | 8-16 in |
| Wildlife value | Hummingbirds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Pineleaf penstemon
Where is Pineleaf penstemon native?
Pineleaf penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius) is native to Arizona and New Mexico. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Pineleaf penstemon bloom?
Pineleaf penstemon blooms May-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Pineleaf penstemon need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Gravelly, well-drained. Mature height: 8-16 in.
Is Pineleaf penstemon good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Hummingbirds.
Is Pineleaf penstemon deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Pineleaf penstemon is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Pineleaf penstemon?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Penstemon pinifolius by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Pineleaf penstemon.
- Common sotol Dasylirion wheeleri
- Parry's penstemon Penstemon parryi
- Parry's agave Agave parryi
- American century plant Agave americana
- Autumn sage Salvia greggii
- Scarlet bugler Penstemon barbatus
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