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 ‘Onyx and Pearls’
(Onyx and Pearls Beardtongue)
$13.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Named after two polar opposite colors of gemstones, onyx is in reference to its dark foliage and pearls refers to its soft lavender flowers with white interiors. From a distance, the flowers look white. Compared to ‘Blackbeard’, this is a taller, fuller plant with lighter colored flowers.
Like all of our Penstemons, this one takes the heat and humidity in stride but is also very cold hardy. It continues to provide terrific color in the landscape all season long.
Additional information
| Common Name | Onyx and Pearls Beardtongue |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Penstemon 'Onyx and Pearls' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 42" |
| Width | 38-42" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | early summer to fall |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Dark Purple |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
