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Dark Towers Penstemon

Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

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Overview

The Penstemon 'Dark Towers', also known as Dark Towers Beardtongue, presents a striking combination of deep wine to burgundy foliage and pale pink tubular blossoms. This perennial stands about 3 feet tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide, thriving in USDA zones 3-8. Full sun exposure encourages optimal flowering from early to mid-summer. Drought-tolerant once established, it offers a modern contrast in mixed beds and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — also known as Dark Towers Beardtongue
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — presents a striking combination of deep wine to burgundy foliage and pale pink tubular blossomsDark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — This perennial stands about 3 feet tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide, thriving in USDA zones 3-8Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — Full sun exposure encourages optimal flowering from early to mid-summerDark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — Drought-tolerant once establishedDark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — it offers a modern contrast in mixed beds and attracts hummingbirds and butterfliesDark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — commonly referred to as Dark Towers Penstemon

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Plantaginaceae

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Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — also known as Dark Towers Beardtongue
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — presents a striking combination of deep wine to burgundy foliage and pale pink tubular blossoms
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — This perennial stands about 3 feet tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide, thriving in USDA zones 3-8
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — Full sun exposure encourages optimal flowering from early to mid-summer
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — Drought-tolerant once established
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — it offers a modern contrast in mixed beds and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') — commonly referred to as Dark Towers Penstemon

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