Penstemon pinifolius

The dark-green foliage really does resemble that of coniferous evergreens, and contrasts nicely with the lipstick-red narrow tubular flowers. As the plant matures, the stems become woody, forming an attractive evergreen shrublet with bright green needle-like foliage. It needs half to full sun to flower well and very good air circulation to be healthy.

Similar plants:

• Penstemon digitalis (Foxglove Penstemon )
• Penstemon sp. (Beard-tongue)
• Penstemon superbus, Penstemon puniceus (Superb Beardtongue)