Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Penstemon digitalis
Common Name: Beard-Tongue
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Height: 30 - 36" (76 - 91cm)
Width: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Dramatic flower spikes against rich foliage, striking in the garden or bouquet. Attracts hummingbirds. Outstanding in rock gardens. 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Grower Information:
Stems of glossy, oblong, purple foliage are topped with upright branching panicles of bell-shaped white flowers with a touch of pink in early Summer. Foliage holds its color all Summer with sufficient sunlight. PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.