Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers' - Beardtongue - Photo courtesy of Terra Nova® Nurseries, Inc.

Beardtongue

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

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink (pale)

HEIGHT:
75-80 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Drought-tolerant. Showy perennial when planted in mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border. 

Additional Notes about Beardtongue:


The name penstemon is derived from 'Pente' (5) and 'stemon' referring to the five-stamened flowers.