‘Onyx and Pearls’ Beardtongue comes from Walters Gardens’ breeding program of new beauties. Penstemon digitalis ‘Onyx and Pearls’ is a taller, darker version of this adaptable native, with burgundy foliage and stems which are almost black. The white and pale lavender flower clumps are on tall clusters made even more striking by their black stems. ‘Onyx and Pearls’ blooms for a long period in early to mid summer, and makes an excellent cut flower. The beautiful dark foliage makes a showy rosette well into early winter. Pollinators like bumblebees, swallowtail butterflies, and ruby-throated hummingbirds are attracted to these native plants.
Height
42 Inches
Spread
42 Inches
Bloom Color
Pink, White
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
163
Penstemon digitalis Onyx and Pearls #1 (NATIVE-soft lavender-white)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Flower
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Native
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Summer
Exposure
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Hummingbirds
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Drought Tolerant
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Burgundy/Purple/Red
Companion Plants to Penstemon digitalis 'Onyx and Pearls'