Penstemon Blackbeard®

aubergine purple foliage, dark purple flower stems with lilac purple flowers and white flaring tubes

Description

Penstemon (Beardtongues)

Family :  Plantaginaceae

There are many types of Penstemon and they are largely not reliably hardy in Northern Europe needing well drained soil to survive down to – 5 Celsius. The selections offered here originate from the breeding in Colorado or Nebraska and are reliably hardy down to – 20 Celsius. Excellent border and container plants.

Additional information
Propagation Method Cuttings
Breeder Walters Gardens
Pot Size P9-P16, P17-P19
Height 70-85 cm
Flowering 6-7
Sun/Shade Full sun
Moisture Average moisture, Low moisture
More Facts Cut flower
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