Dark Towers Bearded Tongue
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Dark Towers Bearded Tongue |
| Botanical Name | Penstemon digitalis'Dark Towers' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
| Mature Width | 18 to 2 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Lavender-Pink |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | May to June |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Red-purple |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Red-purple |
| Attributes | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Dry,Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water new plants once a week. Once established, beardtongue needs only occasional watering. |
| Fertilize Notes | Top dress lightly with compost in spring. |
| Prune Notes | Remove spent flowering racemes to prolong bloom. Cut back to basal foliage after flowering. |