Named for the famous black-bearded pirate, this perennial has incredibly dark, eggplant-purple foliage. Dark purple flower stems hold its lilac-purple flowers with white flaring tubes. Stays strictly upright all season long. Beautiful flowers are exceptionally long blooming and irresistible to hummingbirds. Pinching back taller varieties when about 12″ tall will produce more compact plants. Can be divided every 3-4 years in spring by digging mature rhizomes and replanting. Will self sow. Foliage can be trimmed after blooming to freshen. Clean up in fall or spring. May benefit from loose winter mulch in colder zones. Medium watering needs. Part shade to full sun. Grows 28-34 inches. Photo courtesy of Ball Seed.
Penstemon digitalis ‘Blackbeard’ (beardtongue)
Description
Named for the famous black-bearded pirate, this perennial has incredibly dark, eggplant-purple foliage. Dark purple flower stems hold its lilac-purple flowers with white flaring tubes. Stays strictly upright all season long. Beautiful flowers are exceptionally long blooming and irresistible to hummingbirds. Pinching back taller varieties when about 12″ tall will produce more compact plants. Can be divided every 3-4 years in spring by digging mature rhizomes and replanting. Will self sow. Foliage can be trimmed after blooming to freshen. Clean up in fall or spring. May benefit from loose winter mulch in colder zones. Medium watering needs. Part shade to full sun. Grows 28-34 inches. Photo courtesy of Ball Seed.
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