Beardtongue

Penstemon
Scrophulariaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Penstemon 'Dark Towers' is from the University of Nebraska that is tough and hardy to zone 3. In midsummer, the plants explode with tall stems of tubular flowers that are deep lavender-rose at the base and lighter pink towards the tips. The deep wine-red foliage is even darker than Penstemon 'Husker Red'.

Source of plant

Garden Crossings, Baker's Acres, Walters Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

3