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Penstemon (Beardtongue) - Blackbeard

$8.00

Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard' features burgundy-red foliage that emerges in spring then matures to shocking, deeper eggplant-purple. Blushed lilac-purple flowers with white throats are stunning. Easy to grow, Penstemon digitalis ‘Blackbeard’ tolerates a wide variety of conditions including hot, dry sites. Thrives in climates with hot, humid summers and wet winters. Supports dozens of native bees and pollinators including long-tongued bees as well as Halictid bees, moths, butterflies, and hummingbirds

  • Plant in Full to Part Sun.
  • Grows 36' tall & 18'' wide.
  • Deer resistant. 
  • Native
  • Drought tolerant once established.

3.5" pot