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Penstemon digitalis Dark Towers - Beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'

Beardtongue

'Dark Towers' Beardtongue produces light pink trumpet shaped flowers on tall stems in May and June, displayed over wine red basal leaves.  Somewhat taller than P. 'Huskers Red', and darker in foliage and flower color, Penstemon 'Dark Towers' is an introduction from Dale Lindgren on the University of Nebraska.  'Dark Towers' makes an excellent cut flower, and is a good garden attractant for both butterflies and hummingbirds.

Height 36 Inches

Spread 24 Inches

Bloom Color Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone 4

Companion Plants to Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'

Baptisia australis
Blue False Indigo

Heliopsis helianthoides
False Sunflower

Calamagrostis brachytricha
Korean Feather Reed Grass

Similar Plants to Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'

Phlox paniculata 'Lord Clayton'
Garden Phlox

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