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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
$23.63
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
Medium
Critter
Deer Resistant
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.