DAKOTA™ Burgundy Beardtongue (Penstemon)

DAKOTA™ Burgundy is a compact selection of foxglove beardtongue with glossy purple-black foliage and upright lavender-violet flower spikes. The exact selection is identified as Penstemon digitalis ‘TNPENDB’ and patent PP30569 by [US Perennials](https://www.usperennials.com/penstemon-digitalis-dakota-burgundy-foxglove-beardtongue-dakota-burgundy/); the [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/502580/penstemon-digitalis-dakota-burgundy-tnpendb-dakota-series/details) lists the matching Dakota Burgundy name and synonym. Its strong foliage color is most pronounced in full sun, while a little afternoon shade is suitable. ## Garden Use Use this upright perennial in a sunny border, a dry-side planting, or a pollinator bed. The seller reports about 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide, USDA zones 3–8, with flowering in early to mid-summer. Bees and hummingbirds visit the tubular flowers, and the dark seed heads can provide late-season interest. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. The selection tolerates a range of drained soil textures and pH; avoid persistently wet conditions. Water regularly while it establishes, then allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings. ## Maintenance Remove flower spikes as they fade if you want a tidier plant or possible repeat bloom. Leave some seed heads for texture and wildlife interest, or cut old stems back in late winter or early spring. Retain the TNPENDB selection code when ordering so it is not confused with related beardtongues.