
Foxglove Beardtongue
Penstemon Digitalis Dark Towers
Award-winning 'Dark Towers' Penstemon offers a captivating display of deep purple foliage and delicate pink-white flowers.
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Installation
About this plant
Standing tall and proud, Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers' is a garden showstopper. Its striking, deep burgundy to purple foliage provides a dramatic backdrop for the airy spires of tubular, pink-tinged white flowers that emerge in late spring to early summer. This cultivar is a favorite among gardeners for its exceptional ornamental value and robust performance. 'Dark Towers' brings a touch of sophisticated drama to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator havens, creating captivating visual interest throughout the season. Beyond its beauty, this Foxglove Beardtongue is drought-tolerant once established and remarkably easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for both new and experienced gardeners seeking high impact with low maintenance.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal maintenance once established. Deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage a second flush of blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back foliage to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions but prefers well-drained soil.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 1-2 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Water
- Medium to Low
- Growth rate
- Medium