Zoe, you've read my mind! I'm familiar with High Country Gardens, I was thinking about sending it to my friend. I really like the look of the pinifolius; I have seriously thought about getting one for myself! Several different varieties of penstemons do well here, although the ones folks usually grow here are the ones that need more water. I grow lavender, so I thought I could plant the pinifolius next to it. I hardly ever water my lavender.