Blackbeard Beardtongue (Penstemon)
Penstemon 'Blackbeard'
Striking eggplant-purple foliage and lilac blooms for a bold, pollinator-friendly garden.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 24 In.
- Height
- 28-34 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Water requirements
- Low
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Create design onlineAbout Blackbeard Beardtongue (Penstemon)
Penstemon 'Blackbeard' is a standout perennial known for its dramatic, deep eggplant-purple foliage that maintains its color throughout the season. This upright, clump-forming plant produces sturdy, dark stems topped with tubular, lilac-purple flowers featuring white throats. Reaching up to 34 inches tall, it is an excellent choice for sunny borders and pollinator gardens, attracting hummingbirds and bees. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing great drought tolerance.