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Penstemon digitalis Dark Towers

Beardtongue: Patent PP20013, COPF

The glossy, bonze-red foliage maintains its colour in the summer and supports masses of pale pink flowers.

  • »  Two-lipped, pale pink, tubular flowers
  • »  Loose, flower spikes form on leafy, red stems
  • »  Glossy, bronze, lance-shaped leaves
  • »  Foliage holds colour throughout extreme, summer heat and humidity
  • »  Bloom Time: July to August
  • »  Flower Height: 95 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 80 cm

1gal
$24.33
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'

Drought tolerant, showy perennial when planted in mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border.