Beardtongue
Botanical Name:
Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'- Two-lipped pale pink tubular flowers
- Loose flower spikes form on leafy red stems
- Glossy bronze lance-shaped leaves
- Foliage holds colour even through extreme summer heat and humidity
- Bloom Time: July to August
- Flower Height: 95 cm
- Foliage Height: 80 cm
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Pink (pale)
Patent
- PP20013
- COPF
Height
75 cm-80 cm
Spread
50 cm-60 cm
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Beardtongue
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Average to Dry Soils
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Bronze
- Purple
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
- Summer
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Rock garden
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Drought-tolerant. Showy perennial when planted in mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border.
Additional Notes
- The name penstemon is derived from 'Pente' (5) and 'stemon' referring to the five-stamened flowers.
Size: 1g
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