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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
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Native
Soil Conditions
Average
Dry
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring
Exposure
Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Purple/Red
Companion Plants to Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'
Daylily Hemerocallis 'Buttered Popcorn'
Daylily
Threadleaf Tickseed Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
Threadleaf Tickseed
Blue False Indigo Baptisia australis
Blue False Indigo
Similar Plants to Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'
Common Fennel Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'
Common Fennel
Beardtongue Penstemon digitalis 'Onyx and Pearls'
Beardtongue
Smooth White Penstemon Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Smooth White Penstemon