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Penstemon digitalis Onyx and Pearl

Beardtongue: Patent PP32613

  • »  Two-lipped white and pink tubular flowers
  • »  From a distance the flowers appear to be mostly white
  • »  Attractive glossy deep purple lance-shaped leaves
  • »  Foliage holds colour even through extreme summer heat and humidity

1gal
$25.38
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:90-110 cm
  • Spread:90-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
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
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Penstemon digitalis 'Onyx and Pearl'

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Penstemon digitalis 'Onyx and Pearl'

Drought-tolerant. Showy perennial when planted in mass. Easy to grow in full sun in the perennial border.