Harlequin™ Purple Beardtongue

Harlequin™ ‘Purple’ is an upright, branched perennial beardtongue with dense spikes of purple flowers and silvery-white laced throats. Terra Nova lists the selection for USDA zones 6–9, with a 15-inch height, 24-inch spread, June–October flowers, and full sun. ## Flowers and garden use The showy flowers attract pollinators and create vertical color in mixed beds, sunny gardens, and cottage borders. This selection can also be grown in containers or used as a cut flower. Terra Nova describes the HARLEQUIN™ series as compact and drought tolerant, with well-branched plants for sunny locations. ## Identity and culture ‘Purple’ is the patented selection TNPENHPU, USPP31520, with EU grant 61513. It has green foliage and an upright habit. Terra Nova recommends average, well-drained garden soil and average watering. ## Sources [Terra Nova Purple plant profile](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/penstemon-harlequin-purple/) · [HARLEQUIN™ series profile](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/products/penstemon-harlequin-series/). ## Maintenance Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then let the soil drain between waterings. Remove finished flower stems to tidy the plant and encourage new growth.