Beard Tongue
Penstemon 'Raven'
Overview
Penstemon 'Raven' enchants with bell-shaped flowers in a deep, velvety purple, set against lush, lance-shaped foliage. This Beard Tongue variety thrives in Zones 3-8, reaching 28-30 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches. Preferring full sun, it's a hardy perennial, attracting pollinators while resistant to deer. Perfect for adding vertical bursts of color to a border, 'Raven' blooms from late spring to early summer, providing dramatic contrast and elegance.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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