Beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis 'Mystica'
Scrophulariaceae
Other names
Talus Slope Penstemon
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Groundcover Collection, Hillside Garden, Young Flower Garden
Source of plant
Garden Crossings, Walters Gardens
Description
Penstemon 'Mystica' has foliage that emerges green, changes to dark maroon-red during the summer, and finally changes again to blazing red in the fall. Clusters of lavender-pink flowers are set off by the dark foliage from early spring to early summer. Compact habit and drought tolerant.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
growth habit, drought tolerance