Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard'
Blackbeard Beardtongue
Plants form a low clump of deep eggplant foliage, with upright spikes appearing in early summer. The tubular flowers are lilac purple with a white center. Attractive in the border and useful for cutting.
- Perfect for landscape plantings
- Deep eggplant purple leaves all season
- Lilac purple flowers have white flowering tubes
- A hummingbird magnet!
- Category: Perennial
- Patent: PP30052
- Breeder: Darwin Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 28-34 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Temperature: -40°F
- Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Burgundy |
Soil Moisture
| • | Light Water |
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Additional Information about Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard'
50 Named for the famous black-bearded pirate, this perennial has incredible dark eggplant purple foliage. Dark purple flower stems hold its lilac purple flowers with white flaring tubes. Stays strictly upright all season long.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard'
Easy to grow in full sun and dry to average, well-drained soil.
Mulch lightly in Winter. N
Bloom Time: Summer