Penstemon Blackbeard

Penstemon 'Blackbeard' PP30052

Common Name: Beardtongue

Blackbeard was a famous English pirate known for his black facial hair. The name of this hardy perennial is a play on words from the common name for Penstemon, Beardtongue. The dark feature referenced on this plant is its incredible foliage. Dark purple flower stems hold its lilac purple flowers with their white flaring tubes high above the low mound of deep eggplant purple leaves. Attractive dark burgundy seed pods follow the flowering performance for extended seasonal interest. ‘Blackbeard’ stays strictly upright all season long with no lodging.

Like all of our Penstemons, this one takes the heat and humidity in stride but is also very cold hardy. It continues to provide terrific color in the landscape all season long.

Penstemons are very drought tolerant perennials that are easy to grow and are rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar.

Height:

28.0-34.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Near-black shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Bee Friendly

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage

Eclectic

Prairie

Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Cut Flower

Drought Tolerant

Easy To Grow

Attractive Foliage

Mass Planting

Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Native to North America