Dakota Burgundy Penstemon
Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDB'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Plantaginaceae
Plant Description: Purple-black foliage adds beautiful contrast to the garden even when the flowers are not in bloom. The violet-colored flowers add another layer to the beauty of the plant. Funnel-shaped flowers are great for attracting hummingbirds. Great when used in borders and on hillsides. After bloom period, seed heads create late season interest and provide food for birds during fall and winter.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 18-24" tall x 12-18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Unknown
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Purple
Bloom Colors: Pink, Purple
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jul - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Planting Path
- Turf Alternatives
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
