Mountain Pride Plant Care
Penstemon newberryi A.Gray
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Penstemon newberryi is a species of penstemon known by the common name mountain pride or Newberry's penstemon. It is native to the mountains of northern California, Oregon, and Nevada, where it grows in rocky habitat, often at high elevation, such as talus.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to part shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Mountain Pride?
Water Mountain Pride every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Mountain Pride Native To?
What Is the Mountain Pride?
Mountain Pride (Penstemon newberryi) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Penstemon genus. Mountain Pride is native to the mountains of northern California, Oregon, and Nevada. Mountain Pride is also known as Newberry's Beardtongue.
Mountain Pride displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Mountain Pride produces tubular flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, or blue.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mountain Pride?
Penstemon newberryi requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mountain Pride Need?
Mountain Pride thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mountain Pride Prefer?
Penstemon newberryi grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Mountain Pride prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mountain Pride?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Mountain Pride to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mountain Pride?
Feed Mountain Pride every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Mountain Pride?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Mountain Pride?
Mountain Pride can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to foxglove beardtongue plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mountain Pride Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mountain Pride, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Mountain Pride?
Mountain Pride is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Mountain Pride Need?
Mountain Pride grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mountain Pride is native to the mountains of northern California, Oregon, and Nevada. In cooler regions, grow Mountain Pride as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Mountain Pride is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Penstemon genus — compare its care with other Penstemon species on PlantoScan.
Penstemon is part of the Plantaginaceae plant family — browse all Plantaginaceae genera and species.
Mountain Pride thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Penstemon Species
Other Penstemon species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Penstemon newberryi A.Gray, family Plantaginaceae (first published in Pacif. Railr. Rep. Williamson & Abbot, Bot. 6(3; 2): 82 (1858)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mountain Pride, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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