Penstemon x 'Dark Towers'

Beardtongues

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Common Name:

Beardtongues

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Red Purple

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Dark Towers') - Description

Penstemon 'Dark Towers' is a new hybrid from the University of Nebraska that is tough as nails and hardy to zone 3! In midsummer, the plants explode with tall stems of tubular flowers that are deep lavender-rose at the base and lighter pink towards the tips. The deep wine-red foliage brings color to the landscape even when the plants are not in bloom. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' is an outstanding garden plant and noted to have even darker foliage than Penstemon digitalis 'Husker's Red'.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Dark Towers') - Blooming

Panicles of tubular or bell-shaped, two lipped flowers. Blooms attract hummingbirds.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Dark Towers') - Growth

Deciduous or evergreen perennials and subshrubs with linear to lance-shaped leaves. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Works well in a border or rock garden.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Dark Towers') - Planting

Divide plants in spring, take cuttings in spring or summer, or use seeds.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Dark Towers') - Pest

Slugs and snails are a threat to young growth. Penstemon is vulnerable to Southern blight, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Dark Towers') - Interesting facts

Penstemon contains a staminode, or sterile stamen, that is used as a characteristic to distinguish among the species.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Dark Towers') - Soil and irrigation

Well-drained, evenly moist soil. Water and mulch during dry weather. Dwarf and shrub species prefer poor to average, grainy soil with excellent drainage.