Description
Penstemons prefer full sun locations, at least 6 hours or more of sun per day, along with good drainage. For best results fertilize and keep spent flowers removed to encourage reblooming.
Penstemon ‘Blackbeard’
(Blackbeard Beardtongue)
$14.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Blackbeard penstemon grows with dark purple, nearly black foliage and stems and bright purple flowers in early summer. It is a perennial plant of medium height with a narrow habit, making it easy to incorporate in both new and existing gardens. Blackbeard stands apart from other dark-leaved penstemons because it remains upright throughout the season, rather than flopping over; it is rock-solid hardy to USDA Zone 3; and best of all its foliage retains its dark color all summer long, rather than fading to green.
