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Penstemon digitalis DAKOTA™ Burgundy
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Penstemon digitalis DAKOTA™ Burgundy
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Penstemon digitalis DAKOTA™ Burgundy


Beard-tongue

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.405.580


(=TNPENDB’) This is an easy and outstanding perennial, tough and long-lived. Plants form a sturdy mound of glossy, purple-black leaves. Upright stems of pink tubular flowers appear during the summer months and showy dark seed heads in fall. Outstanding for foliage effect in the border, but also useful in tubs and mixed containers. Nice for cutting. Clumps may be easily divided in spring or fall. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. USPP#30569: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Penstemon digitalis DAKOTA™ Burgundy


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
Height
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches
Spread
   40-45 cm
   16-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium