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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'

Hemerocallis 'Buttered Popcorn'
Daylily

Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'
Threadleaf Tickseed

Baptisia australis
Blue False Indigo

Similar Plants to Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers'

Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'
Common Fennel

Penstemon digitalis 'Onyx and Pearls'
Beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Smooth White Penstemon