Penstemon digitalis ‘Blackbeard’
Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard' is a tall beardtongue with very dark foliage and lilac-purple flowers with white interiors.
Penstemon digitalis ‘Blackbeard’ is a tall, cold-hardy, low-maintenance beardtongue bred for its attractive, dark purple stems and dark purple, almost black foliage, a fuller and more refined habit with consistent, vibrant flower power. It will reach 28 to 34 inches tall with a 24 inch spread displaying multiple vertical flower spikes of tubular lilac-purple flowers with white interiors followed by dark burgundy seed pods. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Great for vertical and aesthetic appeal in mixed beds, cottage and rock gardens. Plant in drifts for impressive displays! Hummingbird and pollinator magnet. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Beardtongue
Family: Scrophulariaceae (The Figwort Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Drought Tolerant, Dry
Stem Colour: Purple
Fragrance: No
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Benefits: Hummingbirds Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Meadows, prairies, fields, woodland margins, open woods, and along railway tracks in eastern North America.
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