Dark Towers Penstemon
Penstemon 'Dark Towers' PP #20,013
SKU
04755
Glossy bronze-red leaves on deep red stems, topped by masses of tubular light pink flowers that will add rich, contrasting color to borders, meadows and naturalized gardens. Tolerates high heat, humidity, and periodic dry spells, when established. Easy to grow and perfect for a sunny, minimal care landscape. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pen-STEE-mon dij-i-TA-lis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage quickly reaches 30 in. tall and wide; 36 in. tall in bloom. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis); Spruce (Picea) |
Thrives in average to humus-rich, well-drained soils. Site in full sun for best foliage color. Prefers dry to moderate moisture; avoid wet, poorly-drained sites. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
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