Penstemon 'Dark Towers' - Beard-tongue
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Perennial
Common Name: Beardtongue
Scientific Name: Penstemon 'Dark Towers'
Flower Color: Dark red to deep purple
Mature Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)
Mature Width: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
Habit: Upright, bushy
Bloom Period: Summer to early fall
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Good
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged and abundant blooming. Prune lightly at the end of the season to maintain a compact shape and encourage vigorous branching.
Ideal for beds, sunny borders, and pollinator gardens, this robust penstemon attracts butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the summer.