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Penstemon digitalis Blackbeard

Named for the famous black-bearded pirate, this perennial has incredibly dark, eggplant-purple foliage. Dark purple flower stems hold its lilac-purple flowers with white flaring tubes. Stays strictly upright all season long.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Penstemon digitalis
CommonName: Beard Tongue
Hardiness Zone: 3a - 8b
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40°C)
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Light
Fertilizer: None or when needed only
Spacing: 26" (66cm)
Height: 28 - 34" (71 - 86cm)
Width: 24" (61cm)
Exposure: Sun
Plant Protection
'Blackbeard'
Protection Information : PP30,052
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder: Walters Gardens
Penstemon digitalis Blackbeard
Photo:  Bloom Photo:  Garden