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Beardtongue

Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard'

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Overview

Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard' is an alluring perennial boasting tall, sturdy 3-foot spikes with white bell-shaped flowers and deep purple foliage. This Beardtongue variant thrives in USDA zones 3-8, prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-draining soil. Given its hardiness and low maintenance, it's ideal for adding vertical interest and contrasting color in borders. Pollinator-friendly, it blooms from late spring to early summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — Penstemon digitalis 'Blackbeard' is an alluring perennial boasting tall

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Plantaginaceae

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Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — it's ideal for adding vertical interest and contrasting color in borders; these blooms are particularly
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — Given its hardiness and low maintenance, image 25
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — is an alluring perennial plant that makes a distinctive statement in any garden design; given its hardiness
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — Reaching heights of approximately 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread; these blooms are particularly attractive
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — Pollinator-friendly, it blooms from late spring to early summer, attracting bees and hummingbirds; deadheading
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — showcasing lavender to white tubular flowers on tall spikes which can reach up to 3 feet in height; given its
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — this cultivar stands out with its upright form which provides vertical interest among, image 30
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — adding dynamic wildlife interactions to the landscape.<br><br>Tolerant of a range of soil types; deadheading
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — These blooms are particularly attractive to pollinators such as hummingbirds, image 32
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — though preferring well-drained conditions; given its hardiness and low maintenance
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — With full sun to part shade exposure; deadheading spent flowers can encourage a second bloom and prevent
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — 'Blackbeard' is also unique in that it is resilient in the face of challenging climates; these blooms are
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — this Beardtongue will achieve its optimal performance; given its hardiness and low maintenance
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — including coloration and bloom yield.<br><br>To maintain its tidy appearance; these blooms are particularly
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — deadheading spent flowers can encourage a second bloom and prevent self-seeding, image 39
Beardtongue (Penstemon Digitalis 'Blackbeard') — pink flowers in the garden; given its hardiness and low maintenance

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