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Posted 04/28/2023 in Perennial

Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

Penstemon 'Dark Towers' features glossy bronze-red foliage that is topped by masses of tubular light pink flowers which adds rich, contrasting color to beds, borders and mixed containers.

Post Details

Latin Name
Penstemon 'Dark Towers'
Common Name
Dark Tower Penstemon
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1.5-3 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Suggested Uses
Rock Garden Cottage Garden
Potential Pests
Root rot, poorly-drained soils, leaf spots, rusts, powdery mildew, slugs, and snails

Plant Story

Penstemon 'Dark Towers' features glossy bronze-red foliage that is topped by masses of tubular light pink flowers which adds rich, contrasting color to beds, borders and mixed containers.

Special Care Instructions

Benefits from winter mulch. Cut back after flowering. Avoid wet, poorly drained soil.

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